Communicating in Science: Writing a Scientific Paper and Speaking at Scientific Meetings (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Vernon Booth (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521429153 | ISBN-13: 978-0521429153 | Publication Date: April 30, 1993 | Edition: 2

This concise, straightforward book will help workers in all scientific disciplines to present their results effectively. Chapters include: "Writing a Scientific Paper" "Before You Lecture or Talk to Us, Please Read This" "Empty Numbers" "Preparation of the Script and Figures" "For Those to Whom English is a Foreign Language" "Preparation of a Doctoral Dissertation or Thesis"

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"Communicating in Science is worth its weight in gold. A short, straightforwardly written book, it is chock-full of excellent advice for preparing scientific papers and talks...This book should be in the hands of every scientist." Margaret Reilly, AWIS Magazine

"Overall, this book is most useful for individuals who do not have experience in preparing manuscripts, posters, or presentations...However, even experienced authors or presenters may benefit from the sections discussing writing style, grammar and the preparation of figures or visual aids." Vickie Hannig, Journal of Genetic Counseling

Book Description

Writing scientific papers and giving talks at meetings and conferences are essential parts of research scientists' work. Geared to scientific disciplines, this short succinct book will help them to present their results more effectively.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (April 30, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521429153
• ISBN-13: 978-0521429153
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #625,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vernon Booth: a classic in scientific writing, June 15, 2000

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This review is from: Communicating in Science: Writing a Scientific Paper and Speaking at Scientific Meetings (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

This book is by one of the first authors to recognise that communication skills are important in science, and that they are a craft that has rules and principles that any student can learn relatively easily. It deserves to be treated as a classic, and should be compulsory reading for any student of the life sciences.

I can recall reading it with much interest during my PhD in the 1980's, when it was about the only work available in this field, and various biochemical societies in the UK made it available to students. Much of the advice on straightforward communication style is still extremely valid today. In the later 80's and 90's, the field of writing skills took off, and now most University bookshops have several shelves of books on writing skills and how to write a thesis. Booth's book is short, direct, and the advice is very practical. Read it!

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written, March 8, 2007

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This review is from: Communicating in Science: Writing a Scientific Paper and Speaking at Scientific Meetings (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

The book is written in a very segmented form. If you are looking for a reference book that you can look up sections for specific presentations or papers, this is the book for you. It is, however, hard to just sit down and read from cover to cover.