The craft of scientific writing /

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Author / Creator:Alley, Michael.
Edition:3rd ed.
Imprint:New York : Springer, c1996.
Description:xv, 282 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/2618881
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ISBN:0387947663 (New York : soft : acid-free paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction: Deciding Where to Begin
  • 2. Structure: Organizing your Documents
  • 3. Structure: Depth, Transition, and Emphasis
  • 4. Language: Being Precise
  • 5. Language: Being Clear
  • 6. Language: Being Forthright
  • 7. Language: Being Familiar
  • 8. Language: Being Concise
  • 9. Language: Being Fluid
  • 10. Illustation: Making the Right Choices
  • 11. Illustration: Creating the Best Designs
  • 12. Handling Special Stituations
  • 13. Actually Sitting Down to Write