An Editor's Guide to Writing and Publishing Science

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Michael Hochberg (Distinguished Research Director, Distinguished Research Director, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France)

An Editor's Guide to Writing and Publishing Science

Michael Hochberg (Distinguished Research Director, Distinguished Research Director, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France)

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Oxford University Press
15 July 2019

Technical writing; Writing skills; Science: general issues

A good research paper is more than just a clear, concise, scientific expose. It is a document that needs to go beyond the science to attract attention. There are both strict and less definable norms for doing this, but many authors are unaware as to what they are or their use. Publishing is rapidly changing, and needs to be explained with a fresh perspective. Simply writing good, clear, concise, science is no longer enough-there is a different mind-set now required that students need to adopt if they are to succeed. The purpose of this book is to provide the foundations of this new approach for both young scientists at the start of their careers, as well as for more experienced scientists to teach the younger generation. Most importantly, the book will make the reader think in a fresh, creative, and novel way about writing and publishing science.

This is an introductory guide suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and professional researchers in both the life and physical sciences.

By: Michael Hochberg (Distinguished Research Director Distinguished Research Director Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique France)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 169mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 518g
ISBN: 9780198804796
ISBN 10: 0198804792
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 15 July 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I Before you begin 1: Planting your flag 2: Quality and productivity 3: Citing, reading and searching 4: Avoiding plagiarism Part II Writing a great paper 5: The writing mind-set 6: The start 7: Use Models! 8: IMRaD 9: The vitrine 10: The puzzle 11: Emphasis and finesse Part III Choosing where to publish 12: How journals operate 13: Who really decides? 14: What to expect from journal service 15: Choices in publishing 16: Choosing a journal Part IV Submission and decision 17: Authorship 18: The cover letter 19: The publication decision 20: Data archiving and sharing Part V Challenges 21: Peer review 22: The cost of publishing 23: Use of citation metrics 24: Disposable science Part VI Opportunities 25: Developing your career 26: Collaborating 27: Writing reviews, opinions and commentaries 28: Reviewing manuscripts 29: Social media 30: Old dogs, new tricks

Michael Hochberg is Distinguished Research Director with the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in Montpellier, France, and External Professor with the Santa Fe Institute. He has over 30 years of experience working in both fundamental and applied biology, studying the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases and cancers. He has published over 100 articles in leading journals, and co-edited numerous special issues and books. Michael co-founded Ecology Letters in 1998 and served as its Chief Editor until 2009.

Reviews for An Editor's Guide to Writing and Publishing Science

The book is designed as a textbook for advanced undergraduates and up, in the physical and life sciences, but will be equally useful to the individual or independent researcher... University libraries should acquire, as many users will want to consult it. * R. C. Hedreen, Choice Reviews * Even with my experience as a scientist, writer, reviewer, and editor, An Editor's Guide to Writing and Publishing Science is an excellent resource that covers everything about publishing. Readers will appreciate the condensed nature of the book, with chapters being direct and succinct, so that they can be read in a short sitting. * Stephen L. Webb, Noble Research Institute, LLC, Ardmore, Oklahoma, The Journal of Wildlife Management * It is a sad fact that the majority of young scientists are woefully poor at both writing and verbally presenting their work and their careers can suffer as a consequence. This book is recommended reading for all those involved in presenting their results both verbal and written. * Edward R. Adlard, Chromatographia *