Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words

David Lindsay

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CSIRO Publishing
01 May 2020

Technical writing; Mathematics & Sciences; Science: general issues

Telling people about research is just as important as doing it. But many competent researchers are wary of scientific writing, despite its importance for sharpening scientific thinking, advancing their career, obtaining funding for their work and growing the prestige of their institution.

This second edition of David Lindsay's popular book Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words presents a way of thinking about writing that builds on the way good scientists think about research. The simple principles in this book will help you to clarify the objectives of your work and present your results with impact. Fully updated throughout, with practical examples of good and bad writing, an expanded chapter on writing for non-scientists and a new chapter on writing grant applications, this book makes communicating research easier and encourages researchers to write confidently.

By: David Lindsay
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 475g
ISBN: 9781486311477
ISBN 10: 1486311474
Pages: 180
Publication Date: 01 May 2020
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface to first edition Preface to second edition SECTION 1: Thinking about your writing Chapter 1: A matter of attitude Chapter 2: The fundamentals of building the scientific article SECTION 2: Writing about your thinking Chapter 3: The Title Chapter 4: The Introduction Chapter 5: The Materials and Methods Chapter 6: The Results Chapter 7: The Discussion Chapter 8: The Summary or Abstract Chapter 9: The other bits SECTION 3: Editing for readability and style Chapter 10: Eliminating verbal stumbling blocks Chapter 11: Improving readability Chapter 12: Submitting and revising SECTION 4: Thinking and writing beyond the scientific article Chapter 13: Oral presentations Chapter 14: Posters Chapter 15: Literature reviews Chapter 16: Theses Chapter 17: Articles for non-scientists Chapter 18: Grant proposals Index

David Lindsay was a researcher and teacher in animal biology and behaviour at The University of Western Australia for 33 years. He initiated formal studies in writing for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Now retired from active research, he teaches scientific writing to scientists all over the world.

Reviews for Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words

Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words appears in its second updated edition to expand the basic principles about writing and scientific research that will help scientists impart the basics of their work. Examples of good and bad writing, a expanded chapter for non-scientists interested in science writing, and a new chapter on tackling grant applications add to the powerful focus of a book that will appeal to a research community traditionally leery of putting their findings and results in writing for maximum impact and attention. Whether the reader is preparing a journal article, advertisement, or for a presentation, or even if they are just science students producing papers, Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words is a powerful key to success and offers many examples and strategies for more effective communications. --Midwest Book Review