Description
Electronic publishing and electronic means of text and data presentation have changed enormously since the first edition of this book was published in 1997. The third edition of Scientific Papers and Presentations applies traditional principles to today's modern techniques and the changing needs of up-and-coming academia. Topics include designing visual aids, writing first drafts, reviewing and revising, communicating clearly and concisely, adhering to stylistic principles, presenting data in tables and figures, dealing with ethical and legal issues, and relating science to the lay audience. This successful legacy title is an essential guide to professional communication, provides a wealth of information and detail and is a useful guide.- Covers all aspects of communication for early scientists from research to thesis to presentations.- Discusses how to use multi-media effectively in presentations and communication- Includes an extensive appendices section with detailed examples for further guidance
Table of Contents
1. THE SEMANTIC ENVIRONMENT OF SCIENCE2. BEFORE YOU BEGIN3. ORGANIZING AND WRITING A ROUGH DRAFT4. SEARCHING AND REVIEWING SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE5. THE PROPOSAL6. GRADUATE THESIS AND DISSERTATIONS7.PUBLISHING IN SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS8. STYLE AND ACCURACY IN THE FINAL DRAFT9. REVIEWING AND REVISING10. TITLES AND ABSTRACTS11. PRESENTING DATA12. PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS, AND LEGAL ISSUES13. SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS14. COMMUNICATION WITHOUT WORDS15. VISUAL AIDS FOR PRESENTATIONS16. THE ORAL PRESENTATION17. POSTER PRESENTATIONS18. GROUP COMMUNICATIONS19. COMMUNICATION WITH NON-SCIENTISTS20. TO THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTAPPENDICES
