Scientific Papers and Presentations, Second Edition: Navigating Scientific Communication in Today's World [Paperback]

Martha Davis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0120884240 | ISBN-13: 978-0120884247 | Publication Date: October 1, 2004 | Edition: 2

Electronic publishing and electronic means of text and data presentation have changed enormously since the first edition was first published in 1997. This second edition applies traditional principles to today's, modern techniques. In addition to substantial changes on the poster presentations and visual aids chapters, the chapter on proposal writing discusses in more detail grant writing proposals. A new chapter has also been dedicated to international students studying in the United States.

Selected Contents:
-Searching and Reviewing Scientific Literature
-The Graduate Thesis
-Publishing in Scientific Journals
-Reviewing and Revising
-Titles and Abstracts
-Ethical and Legal Issues
-Scientific Presentations
-Communication without words
-The Oral Presentation
-Poster Presentations

Editorial Reviews

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"...a wealth of information and detail. ...a useful guide to the student who wants a one-stop guide to communicating, an introduction and pointer to more detailed information for the more conscientious or needy student and should find a place in departmental libraries."
-Dr. Jacqueline M. Atkinson, University of Glasgow, in CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE (1999)
"Many alternative references are available, but this book would be my first choice for advanced college students, or graduate students, including medical students and residents. The book itself is an outstanding example of effective written communication."
--DOODY PUBLISHING
"In reviewing a scientific book, the primary question is, will the book be useful? To be useful, the information in the book must be needed and the text must be comprehensible. Does Scientific Papers and Presentations meet these criteria? Yes, it does, is my conclusion. I read most of this book while attending a conference, and I can say that many of the presenters there would certainly have benefitted from reading it. Unfortunately, this was true of many of the 'seasoned professionals' as well as of the more junior scientists for whom this book is intended. Each time, presented data were either incomprehensible or uninterpretable. I made notes and then checked to see if a thorough knowledge of the material in this book could have improved (or in some cases salvaged) the presentation. The answer was always yes."
--David Andrews in TIBS --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Book Description

This new edition includes effective writing skills on grant proposals, poster presentations, visual aids, and much more.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 2 edition (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0120884240
• ISBN-13: 978-0120884247
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #429,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful, August 22, 2010

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This review is from: Scientific Papers and Presentations, Second Edition: Navigating Scientific Communication in Today's World (Paperback)

I had to buy this book for a Literature class at school. It's good. Very useful. Gives you guidelines regarding writing papers, giving presentations, etc.

0 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great scientific writing primer, October 20, 2003

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This review is from: Scientific Papers and Presentations (Paperback)

What else is there to say. Covers papers, theses, and oral presentations. Quite thorough yet not large.

4 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring reading., August 29, 2000

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This review is from: Scientific Papers and Presentations (Paperback)

A very inspiring and reminding book for people writing scientific papers.All the figures and citats makes it so funny to read. You don't have to be in the department of agronomy to get a good idea for your paper from this book. After reading I just longed for continuing my writing field with new ideas and it's frontpage is so coulorful so for me it's not only a book but also a piece of art.