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.
It is an ideal reference for researchers preparing journal articles,
posters, conference presentations, reviews and popular articles; for
students preparing theses; and for researchers whose first language is
not English.
- Makes it easy to understand what goes where in scientific publications
and, equally importantly, why
- Reinforces principles with examples of good and bad writing
- Addresses new issues for publishing, including open access and
predatory journals
- Emphasizes writing effectively in other media that scientists must
use, including conference papers, posters, theses, reviews, popular
articles and grant applications
- Explains the principles behind writing and how it affects readers
rather than proposing recipes for good writing
