Write Like a Chemist is a unique guide to chemistry-specific writing. Written with National Science Foundation support and extensively piloted in chemistry courses nationwide, it offers a structured approach to writing that targets four important chemistry genres: the journal article, conference abstract, scientific poster, and research proposal. Chemistry students, post-docs, faculty, and other professionals interested in perfecting their disciplinary writing will find it an indispensable reference.
Users of the book will learn to write through a host of exercises, ranging in difficulty from correcting single words and sentences to writing professional-quality papers, abstracts, posters, and proposals. The book's read-analyze-write approach teaches students to analyze what they read and then write, paying attention to audience, organization, writing conventions, grammar, and science content, thereby turning the complex process of writing into graduated, achievable tasks. Concise writing and organizational skills are stressed throughout, and "move structures" teach students conventional ways to present their stories of scientific discovery. This resource includes over 350 excerpts from ACS journal articles, ACS conference abstracts, and successful NSF CAREER proposals, excerpts that will serve as useful models of chemistry writing for years to come.
Other special features:
Usable in chemistry lab, lecture, and writing-dedicated courses
Useful as a writing resource for practicing chemists
Augmented by Language Tips that address troublesome areas of language and grammer in a self-study format
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Supplemented with an answer key for faculty adopting the book

THE EXECUTIVE WRITER is a book about writing in the corporate world: how to think clearly, cogently, and concisely about your subject; how to use writing as a strategic bridge between managerial thinking and managerial impact; how to edit your own writing and the writing of others; and how to coach your colleagues in effective writing techniques. Edith Poor provides a systematic program that leads to stronger business writing and to a logical framework for appreciating the politics and the psychology behind it. More than just a blueprint of the dynamics of good writing, THE EXECUTIVE WRITER is a guide to putting your skills into immediate action.

Text extracted from opening pages of book: BUSINESS LETTER WRITING BY ALEXANDER M. CANDEE Advertising Manager National Enameling & Stamping Co. Lecturer on Commercial Correspondence Extension Division of the University of Wisconsin NEW YORK THE BIDDLE PUBLISHING COMPANY 1920 Copyright, 1920, by THE BIDDLE PUBLISHING COMPANY PEEFACE A business representative must properly represent his house and its policy. He must help in the up-building of good will. Letters are business representatives. They should be so dressed and so written as properly to represent the sender. They can be a great help in creating and maintaining good will. Modern methods require that only such letters be sent as will so represent and so up-build for the good of the sender. There are certain ways recognized by progressive business men and students of business methods that are based on cor rect mental principles as being the best for business letters. It is for the purpose of presenting those ways, for describ ing the principles and developing their practical application, that this book has been written. Bather than give examples, schemes and plans for one to copy or adopt, the author stimulates the student reader to think. It is only when one begins to develop his own mental capacity and then to use it that he really makes progress. It is my sincere hope that such thinking may be the result of careful study of this book. ALEXANDER M. CANDBB. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE I THE BUSINESS OF LETTER WRITING, INCLUDING THE WRITING OF BUSINESS LETTERS 3 Importance of Business Letters. The Occasion of Business Letters. The Purpose and Dangers of Business Letters. The Man Who Writes: Characteristics.Education. The Man Written To. Things to Sell. II MEANS FOR CONVEYING THE THOUGHT . .' r .-.1 v 17 Words, Their Use and Meaning. Acquiring a Vocabulary. Value of Short Words. Denotation Connotation. Slang. The Parts of Speech. Phrases: Their Uses, Construction, and Placing. Sentence Defined. Types of Sentences. Paragraph Defined: The Question of Length. Ill THE PRINCIPLES OF THINKING 31 Fundamental Mental Activities: Intellect, Feeling, and Will. Observation a Means of Information. Classification of Impressions. Inference: The Value of Experience. Application of the Principles of Thinking. Memory Appeal: Its Use in Business Letters. Two-Fold Purpose of Knowledge of the Principles of Thinking. Personality. vii viii CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE IV PUNCTUATION 43 Punctuation a Means of Inflection. The Purpose of Punctuation. Definition and Uses of Principle Punctuation Marks; viz: The Period, Comma, Semi-colon, Dash, Question mark, Colon, and Quotation Marks. V BUILDING THE LETTER: PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION 57 Unity in Thought and Presentation. How to Secure Unity. The Meaning of Coherence. How to Secure Coherence. Emphasis: Its Important Relation to Letter Build ing. VI BUILDING THE LETTER: MECHANICAL OR PHYSICAL ASPECTS 71 The Influence of Physical Aspects. Arrangement of a Letter. Parts of a Letter: Rules for Correct Formulation. Indention. Spacing. Standard Complimentary Close. The Signature: Its Legal Aspects. Paper as an Expression of Individuality. The Letter Head: Its Size and Design. How to Fold a Business Letter. Essentials of a Business Envelope. VII BUILDING THE LETTER: THE FOUR C's OF BUSINESS LETTER WRITING 93 Correctness in Form, Expression, and Fact. Clearness: Faults WhichOppose It. Conciseness versus Brevity, Wordiness, and Curt ness. Completeness. Summary: Especial Importance of Courtesy. VIII SALES LETTERS: PRINCIPLES OF INFLUENCING OR SELL ING 117 Strength and Weakness of Sales Letters. Principles of Salesmanship CONTENTS ix CHAPTER PAGE IX PARTS OF LETTERS .., ., -.. v .; -. j .; . 129 A Point of Contact. The Right Method of Approach. How to Secure Interest. The Clincher. X READER'S VIEWPOINT 141 What Material to Use. Consideration Due the Article and the Buyer. Significance of YOU. Selection of Material. XI SALES LETTERS: How TO WRITE.

For decades indispensable, the AMA Manual of Style continues to provide editorial support to the medical and scientific publishing community. Since the 1998 publication of the 9th edition, however, the world of medical publishing has rapidly modernized, and the intersection of research and publishing has become ever more complex. The 10th edition of the AMA Manual of Style, to be published in early 2007, brings this definitive manual into the 21st century with a broadened international perspective. In doing so, the 10th edition has expanded its electronic guidelines, with the understanding that authors now routinely submit articles through online systems and often cite Web-only content. Ethical and legal issues receive increased attention, with detailed guidelines on authorship, conflicts of interest, scientific misconduct, intellectual property, and the protection of individuals' rights in scientific research and publication. The new edition examines research ethics and editorial independence and features new material on indexing and searching as well as medical nomenclature. JAMA and the Archives Journals, one of the most respected groups of medical publications in the world, have lent their expert staff of professional journal editors, half of whom are physicians, to the committee that has produced this edition. Extensively peer-reviewed, the forthcoming 10th edition will provide a welcome and improved standard for the growing international medical community. More than a style manual, this 10th edition offers invaluable guidance on how to navigate the dilemmas that authors and researchers and their institutions, medical editors and publishers, and members of the news media who cover scientific research confront in a society that has thrust these issues center stage.

Practical, applied, and up-to-the-minute, "Writing for the Health Professions" teaches students, healthcare professionals, and professional writers the essential skills in medical and health communications.

Writing for the Health Professions looks at a wide range of health professionalsA writing needs, including visual and electronic forms of communication, necessary in todayAs high-tech medical and health writing situations. The text addresses writing situations found in hospitals, clinics, HMOs, health insurance companies, and other health specialties. Covers a variety of genres including charting, patient histories, progress notes, procedural reports, handbooks, newsletters, brochures, websites, proposals, grant writing, and more.

Those interested in learning the basics of medical and health communication.

A career in science relies on developing the skill to convince strangers to give you enormous sums of money. So why do so many scientists write terrible research proposals? Grant Writing from the Ground Up presents a step-by-step process to construct compelling grant proposals that rise to the top of a reviewer's stack.

Success in scientific and engineering research depends on effective writing and presentation. The purpose of this guide is to help the reader achieve that goal. It enables students and researchers to write and present material to a professional modern standard, efficiently and painlessly, and with maximum impact. The approach is not prescriptive. Rather, the emphasis is on a logical approach to communication, informed by what needs to be achieved, what works in practice, and what interferes with success. Over 400 examples of good and bad writing and graphing are presented. Each is from a published research article and is accompanied by analysis, comment, and correction where needed. Journal reviewers' critiques of submitted manuscripts are included to illustrate common pitfalls. Above all, this is a "how-to" book, comprehensive but concise, suitable for continuous study or quick reference. Checklists at the end of each chapter enable the reader to test the readiness of a dissertation, journal submission, or conference presentation for assessment or review. Although oriented towards engineering and the physical and life sciences, it is also relevant to other areas, including behavioural and clinical sciences and medicine.

Sie mussen einen naturwissenschaftlich-technischen Aufsatz schreiben und stehen nun vor dem Problem, ihre wenigen Formeln und Gleichungen korrekt darstellen zu wollen? Sie besitzen bereits Bucher zum Thema "Schreiben einer wissenschaftlichen Arbeit", moechten zusatzlich aber erfahren, wie Sie bestimmte Sonderzeichen erzeugen koennen? Sie kennen sich in der Materie schon ganz gut aus, moechten aber regelkonform schreiben? Dieses essential liefert Ihnen Antworten in komprimierter Form. Neben allgemeinen Tipps erhalten Sie auch solche fur das Arbeiten mit MS Word und daruber hinaus Informationen zum Umgang mit MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, OpenOffice und LibreOffice.

Publishing research results is an integral part of every researcher's professional life. The value of research and the career of a university lecturer depend heavily on the success in publishing scientific papers. As professionals engaged in some aspect of wildlife science, a significant amount of time will be spent communicating with other professionals through writing. However, writing is not every researcher's favourite activity, and the obstacles of getting a paper published can be nerve-wracking. This book gives an introduction to basic issues of writing to say the least, and organising scientific papers, and getting them published.

Focusing on research-related assignments, this book helps you navigate the potential pitfalls of academic writing through the experience of students who face the same challenges you do. Packed with hands-on exercises and insightful feedback, this workbook gives you the practice you need to fine tune your academic writing. Using their years of experience coaching students, the authors help you to: Develop and hone arguments Organise and interpret source material Write effective research proposals Follow academic conventions with confidence Complete collaborative writing projects. Perfect for anyone transitioning from undergraduate to postgraduate degrees, Mastering Academic Writing provides the skills, tips, and tricks you need to move beyond the basics of academic writing and meet the new expectations of further study. The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

Co-authored by a leading ophthalmology researcher and a professor with fifteen years of experience teaching writing in the biomedical sciences, The Biomedical Writer addresses ways to use psychology and neuroscience to equip researchers and clinicians with an understanding of how effects like priming, primacy, recency, framing, and apparent paradoxes can make or break your articles and grant proposals. The Biomedical Writer covers everything from making sentences readable, effective, and memorable to working with collaborators under unforgiving deadlines. Going far beyond the basic structure and content of manuscripts and proposals, this guide to writing in biomedicine also focuses on topics that include handling negative results and the most important and neglected step in submitting manuscripts to journals.

Lab reports are used across a range of subjects, and they require very different skills to writing essays or literature reviews. Get the know-how you need to avoid losing marks and write your report with ease. Understand the structure so you know what's different before you start Avoid wasting time with insider tips on style and content Check your final report so you submit your best work. Super Quick Skills provide the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you'll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it's writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply right away and see results Succeed in your studies and life. Super Quick Skills give you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.

This book is full of practical advice and useful examples to help students and engineers write clearly, accurately and impressively. This updated fourth edition features new material on technical notes, inspection reports and business cases, along with abstracts and summaries. It is an essential aid for today's engineers.