Writing science : how to write papers that get cited and proposals that get funded /

Writing science : how to write papers that get cited and proposals that get funded /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Schimel, Joshua.
Imprint:	Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2012.
Description:	xiv, 221 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Technical writing. Proposal writing for grants. Proposal writing for grants. Technical writing.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11659305

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ISBN:	9780199760237 0199760233 9780199760244 0199760241
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-213) and index.
Summary:	'Writing Science' is a guide to succeeding in modern science. It equips science students, scientists, and professionals across a wide range of scientific and technical fields with the tools needed to communicate effectively. "Writing Science is built upon the idea that successful science writing tells a story, and it uses that insight to discuss how to write more effectively. Integrating lessons from other genres of writing and years of experience as author, reviewer, and editor, Joshua Schimel shows scientists and students how to present their research in a way that is clear and that will maximize reader comprehension ... Writing Science is a much-needed guide to succeeding in modern science. Its insights and strategies will equip science students, scientists, and professionals across a wide range of scientific and technical fields with the tools needed to communicate effectively and successfully in a competitive industry."--Back cover.
Standard no.:	7051511

Table of Contents:

Writing in science
Science writing as story telling
Making a story sticky
Story structure
The opening
The funnel : connecting O and C
The challenge
The action
The resolution
Internal structure
Paragraphs
Sentences
Flow
Energizing writing
Words
Condensing
Putting it all together : real editing
Dealing with limitations
Writing global science
Writing for the public
Resolution.