Writing science : how to write papers that get cited and proposals that get funded / Joshua Schimel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schimel, Joshua.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Technical writing.

Proposal writing for grants.

Publishing.

Research Support as Topic.

Medical Subjects:

Publishing.

Research Support as Topic.

Physical Description:

xiv, 221 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, [2012]

Summary:

As a scientist, you are a professional writer: your career is built on successful proposals and papers. Yet success isn't defined by getting papers into print, but by getting them into the reader's consciousness. Writing Science is built upon the idea that successful science writing tells a story, and it uses that insight to discuss how to write more effectively. Integrating lessons from other genres of writing and years of experience as author, reviewer, and editor, Joshua Schimel shows scientists and students how to present their research in a way that is clear and that will maximize reader comprehension.

The book takes an integrated approach, using the principles of story structure to discuss every aspect of successful science writing. It first analyzes why some stories are engaging and memorable while others are quickly forgotten, and it proceeds to define the elements of story structure and show how the structures scientists and researchers use in papers and proposals fit into classical models. The book targets the internal structure of a paper, explaining how to write professional sections, paragraphs, and sentences clearly and compelling!. The ideas within a paper should flow seamlessly, drawing readers along. The final section of the book deals with special challenges, such as how to discuss research limitations and how to write for the public.

Writing Science is a much-needed guide to succeeding in modern science. Its insights and strategies will equip science students, scientists, and professionals across a wide range of scientific and technical fields with the tools needed to communicate effectively and successfully in a competitive industry. Book jacket.

Contents:

Writing in science

Science writing as story telling

Making a story sticky

Story structure

The opening

The funnel : connecting O and C

The challenge

The action

The resolution

Internal structure

Paragraphs

Sentences

Developing flow

Energizing writing

Words

Condensing

Putting it all together : real editing

Dealing with limitations

Writing global science

Writing for the public

Resolution.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-213) and index.

ISBN:

0199760241

9780199760237

0199760233

9780199760244

OCLC:

738354410

Publisher Number:

99959529596