How to Write a Paper (HOW - How To) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0727917285 ISBN 13: 9780727917287

Publisher: BMJ Books, 2003

Synopsis

How to Write a Paper is the essential guide for authors wishing to have their scientific paper published. The third edition, written by experienced international editors, has been completely updated and includes a new chapter on electronic submissions. Topics covered include:

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• Structure of a scientific paper
  
• References
  
• Electronic submissions
  
• How to write a letter
  
• How to write an abstract for a scientific meeting
  
• How to write a case report
  
• How to write a review
  
• What a publisher does
  
• Who should be an author
  
• Style: what it is and why it matters
  
• Ethics of publications
  
• Electronic publishing

At a time when specialist publishing is undergoing major changes, How to Write a Paper provides the essential background and practical information required by authors worldwide. This book is also suitable for science students.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

A well written, concise text giving clear guidance on how to write all the types of scientific material: the various sections of a scientific paper, case reports, reviews, abstracts letters. It also gives some insight into the world of scientific publishing, outlining the roles of publishers, manuscript assessors, and electronic publishing. With all major points summarised in boxes, it will appeal equally to novices and old hands suffering from writer's block, as well as those for whom English is not their first language.

About the Author:

Edited by George M Hall

About this edition

• Publisher: BMJ Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0727917285
• ISBN 13: 9780727917287
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 192
• Editor: Hall George M.