How to Write & Publish a Scientific Paper: 5th Edition [Hardcover]

Robert A. Day (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1573561649 | ISBN-13: 978-1573561648 | Publication Date: July 1998 | Edition: 5th

This witty and practical guide to organizing, writing, and submitting scientific research for publication in a scholarly scientific journal is designed to help good scientists become good writers. Each edition of this popular work has quickly become an Oryx bestseller, and the new fifth edition has been extensively revised to reflect the significant impact of the Internet and other electronic resources on the writing and publishing of scientific papers.This new edition presents seven new chapters that cover the topics of equipment and software; electronic publishing formats; the Internet and the World Wide Web; publishing on the World Wide Web; electronic journals; e-mail and newsgroups; and searching for information on the Web. Many chapters from the previous edition have also been revised and updated.

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"a valuable information source for everybody working in natural sciences...this is one of the best books on writing and publishing in science: buy it!" -- Photosynthetics, 1999

Book Description

The growth of the Internet, online journals, new software packages, computer networks - these and other facets of science writing can be found in the new edition of Robert A. Day's How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. The long-awaited fourth edition of this classic volume is filled with facts, advice, and guidance, all written in R. A. Day's breezy, readable style. For thousands of scientists, writers, and students, How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper is the 'how-to' book. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Oryx Press; 5th edition (July 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573561649
• ISBN-13: 978-1573561648
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #562,623 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have reference!, October 20, 1999

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This review is from: How to Write & Publish a Scientific Paper: 5th Edition (Paperback)

I read the 4th edition, but I assume this 5th edition is even better, if that were possible! My copy sits among the dictionary, the thesaurus, and the scientific style guide. Written with humor, this amazing how-to book breaks down all of the components of writing any scientific product, be it thesis or manuscript, and gives practical instructions on what to include and what to avoid. I especially enjoyed the grammar sections, with its real-world examples, such as "lying on top of the intestines, you will perhaps make out a small transparent thread," which is a somewhat gooey spot for observation... I refer to this book every time I write, and find new advice to keep me on track--and published!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate guide for scientists who want share ideas., October 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Write & Publish a Scientific Paper: 5th Edition (Paperback)

I was acquainted with Robert Day's How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper during my post graduate years. Only the fourth edition was available then. I have since continually recommended it to all people in my scientific circles. Now that I am involved in helping budding scientists take their first steps in research, I use Day's book as my bible. Most of the undergraduate students that have come by me have been exposed to this handy reference, and I believe that through Day's book third world science can actually level up to our first world counterparts.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best !!, January 15, 1999

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This review is from: How to Write & Publish a Scientific Paper: 5th Edition (Hardcover)

as i am preparing for Ph.D. research in law, i thought i bought this book by mistake, for the title contained the word "Scientific"! it turned out to be one of the best readings i did on academic research (and believe me; i did many). a very good book with a direct approach towards the 'techniques' of writing for publication. although it is addressing scientists, most of the tips are suitable for researchers in other disciplines, even humanities. the writer succeeded in the difficult formula: original ideas + sense of humor ! i recommend it strongly.