Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear. 176 pp. Robert Barrass provides s concise guide to scientists who wish to improve their writing. The author is a lecturer at Sunderland Polytechnic.

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Title

Scientists Must Write: A Guide to Better Writing for Scientists, Engineers and Students.

Publisher

Science Paperbacks / Chapman & Hall, London

Publication Date

1978

Language

English

ISBN 10

047099388X

ISBN 13

9780470993880

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

1st p/b ed.

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Good writing and communication skills are essential in many areas of science and engineering, to help observation, thinking and remembering, to organize work and to avoid stress. Written by a scientist for scientists, this book is much more than a textbook of English grammar — it is a valuable source of information for all aspects of writing in scientific and technical situations. The only book focusing on the ways in which writing is important to the scientific community, this book assists readers * how to write and choice of words* using numbers and illustrations* writing project reports, theses and papers for publication* giving a short talk or presentation. The new edition of Scientists Must Write has been fully revised and updated to take account of the changes in information and communications technology including word processing and information storage and retrieval; new appendices on punctuation, spelling and computers; and useful exercises to improve writing. This popular guide will be of great use to undergraduates, postgraduates, professional scientists and engineers.

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"In an effort to improve science communication, this revised and updated guide covers everything from composing a letter to writing a thesis and preparing a talk. Barrass, a scientist himself, addresses his peers' specific needs as he offers advice on how to observe, remember, organize, and plan in order to communicate better."
-"Science News, January 25, 2003
"Presents a guide to better writing for scientist and technologists.."
-"Journal of Economic Literature, September 2003

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