Communicate Science Papers, Presentations, and Posters Effectively

Author: Patience, Gregory S.

Brand: Academic Press

Edition: 1

ISBN: 9780128015001

Release Date: 26-08-2015

Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches

Languages: English

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 284

Details: Communicate Science Papers, Presentations, and Posters Effectively is a guidebook on science writing and communication that professors, students, and professionals in the STEM fields can use in a practical way. This book advocates a clear and concise writing and presenting style, enabling users to concentrate on content.
The text is useful to both native and non-native English speakers. The book includes chapters on the publishing industry (discussing bibliometrics, h-indexes, and citations), plagiarism, and how to report data properly. It also offers practical guidance for writing equations and provides the reader with extensive practice material consisting of both exercises and solutions. Covers how to accurately and clearly exhibit results, ideas, and conclusions Identifies phrases common in scientific literature that should never be used Discusses the theory of presentation, including “before and after” examples highlighting best practices Provides concrete, step-by-step examples on how to make camera ready graphs and tables