Craft of Scientific Writing

Name: Craft of Scientific Writing
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ISBN: 9780387947662

ISBN-10: 0387947663

ISBN-13: 9780387947662

Edition: 3rd 1996 (Revised)

Authors: Michael Alley

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The Craft of Scientific Writing is designed to help scientists and engineers--both professionals already active in the disciplines as well as students preparing to enter the professions--write about their work clearly and effectively.The author, who is both a writer and an applied physicist, approaches the subject in a fresh way. Using scores of examples from a wide variety of authors and disciplines (including such well-known figures as Einstein, Bohr, and Freud), the book demonstrates the difference between strong scientific writing and weak scientific writing. In essence, this book shows you how to bring your ideas across to your intended audience. In addition, it contains advice on how…

Book details

List price: $44.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: Springer
Publication date: 9/2/1998
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 282
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.946




Introduction: Deciding Where to Begin



Structure: Organizing your Documents



Structure: Depth, Transition, and Emphasis



Language: Being Precise



Language: Being Clear



Language: Being Forthright



Language: Being Familiar



Language: Being Concise



Language: Being Fluid



Illustation: Making the Right Choices



Illustration: Creating the Best Designs



Handling Special Stituations



Actually Sitting Down to Write