Scientific writing 2.0 : a reader and writer's guide /

Scientific writing 2.0 : a reader and writer's guide /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:Lebrun, Jean-Luc.
Imprint:New Jersey : World Scientific, ©2011.
Description:1 online resource (xiv, 265 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
Subject:
Technical writing.
Technical writing.
Writing.
Writing -- Handbooks.
Electronic book.
Handbook.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11123516
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ISBN:9814350613
9789814350617
1283433826
9781283433822
9789814350594
9814350591
9789814350600
9814350605
Notes:Includes index.
Print version record.
Summary:The book helps scientists write papers for scientific journals. Using the key parts of typical scientific papers (Title, Abstract, Introduction, Visuals, Structure, and Conclusions), it shows through numerous examples, how to achieve the essential qualities required in scientific writing, namely being clear, concise, convincing, fluid, interesting, and organized. To enable the writer to assess whether these parts are well written from a reader's perspective, the book also offers practical metrics in the form of six checklists, and even an original Java application to assist in the evaluation. The focus of the book is on self- and reader-assisted assessment of the scientific journal article. It is also the first time that a book on scientific writing takes a human factor view of the reading task and the reader scientist. By revealing and addressing the physiological causes that create substantial reading difficulties, namely limited reader memory, attention span, and patience, the book guarantees that writing will gain the much coveted reader-centered quality.
Other form:Print version: 9789814350594 9814350591
Table of Contents:
  • pt. 1 The Reading Toolkit
  • ch. 1 Require Less from Memory
  • The Forgotten or Undefined Acronym
  • The Detached Pronoun
  • The Diverting Synonym
  • The Distant Background
  • The Broken Couple
  • The Word Overflow
  • ch. 2 Sustain Attention to Ensure Continuous Reading
  • Keep the Story Moving Forward
  • Twist and Shout
  • Pause to Illustrate and Clarify
  • Recreate Local Suspense
  • ch. 3 Reduce Reading Time
  • ch. 4 Keep the Reader Motivated
  • Dash or Fuel the Hopes of Your Readers, Your Choice
  • Meet the Goals of Your Readers to Motivate Them
  • ch. 5 Bridge the Knowledge Gap
  • Bridge to Ground Zero
  • Bridge to Title Words
  • Just-in-Time Bridge by Way of Local Background
  • ch. 6 Set the Reader's Expectations
  • Expectations from Grammar
  • Expectations from Science
  • ch. 7 Set Progression Tracks for Fluid Reading
  • Topic and Stress
  • Three Topic-Based Progression Schemes to Make Reading Fluid
  • Non Topic-Based Progression Schemes
  • Pause in Progression
  • Troubleshooting Progression Problems
  • ch. 8 Detect Sentence Fluidity Problems
  • Reasons for No Expectations
  • Reasons for Betrayed Expectations
  • ch. 9 Control Reading Energy Consumption
  • The Energy Bill
  • Punctuation: An Energy Refueling Station
  • pt. 2 Paper Structure and Purpose
  • ch. 10 Title: The Face of Your Paper
  • Six Titles to Learn About Titles
  • Six Techniques for Improving Titles
  • Purpose and Qualities of Titles
  • Title Q & A
  • Title Metrics
  • ch. 11 Abstract: The Heart of Your Paper
  • The Four Parts
  • Coherence Between Abstract and Title
  • Tense of Verbs and Precision
  • Purpose and Qualities of Abstracts
  • Abstract Q & A
  • Abstract Metrics
  • ch. 12 Headings-Subheadings: The Skeleton of Your Paper
  • Four Principles for a Good Structure
  • Syntactic Rules for Headings
  • Purpose and Qualities of Structures
  • Structure Q & A
  • Structure Metrics
  • ch. 13 Introduction: The Hands of Your Paper
  • The Introduction Starts Fast and Finishes Strong
  • The Introduction Answers Key Reader Questions
  • The Introduction Frames Through Scope and Definitions
  • The Introduction Is a Personal Active Story
  • ch. 14 Introduction
  • Part II: Popular Traps
  • The Trap of the Story Plot
  • The Trap of Plagiarism
  • The Trap of Imprecision
  • The Trap of Judgmental Words
  • The Deadly Outcome of the Sum of All Traps: Disbelief
  • Purpose and Qualities of Introductions
  • Introduction Q & A
  • Introduction Metrics
  • ch. 15 Visuals: The Voice of Your Paper
  • Seven Principles for Good Visuals
  • Purpose and Qualities of Visuals
  • Visuals Q & A
  • Visuals Metrics (calculate your score for each visual)
  • ch. 16 Conclusions: The Smile of Your Paper
  • Abstract Versus Conclusions
  • Examples and Counterexamples
  • Purpose and Qualities of Conclusions
  • Conclusions Q & A
  • Conclusion Metrics (if you have a conclusion)
  • ch. 17 Additional Resources for the Avid Learner
  • On Visuals
  • On Grammar
  • On the Evolution of Scientific Writing
  • On Persuasion
  • On Scientific Papers
  • On Writing Process and Reviewers
  • Books on Scientific Writing.

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