SCIENCE RESEARCH WRITING FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH
by Hilary Glasman-Deal (Imperial College London, UK)
Science writing is much easier than it looks because the structure and language are conventional. The aim of this book is to help the reader discover a template or model for science research writing and then to provide the grammar and vocabulary tools needed to operate that model. It is designed to enable non-native English speakers to write science research for publication in English. The book can also be used by English speakers and is a practical, user-friendly book intended as a fast, do-it-yourself guide for those whose English language proficiency is above intermediate.
The approach is based on material developed from teaching graduate students at Imperial College London and has been extensively piloted. The book guides the reader through the process of writing science research and will also help with writing a Master's or Doctoral thesis in English. There are five units: Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion/Conclusion and Abstract. The reader develops a model for each section of the research article through sample texts and exercises; this is followed by a Grammar and Writing Skills section designed to respond to frequently-asked questions as well as a Vocabulary list including examples of how the words and phrases are to be used.
Contents: Introduction: How to Use This Book; How to Write an Introduction; Writing about Methodology; Writing about Results; Writing the Discussion/Conclusion; Writing the Abstract; Appendices.
Readership: Non-native and overseas science, engineering, technology and medical professionals including graduate students, academics, researchers or industrial scientists interested in publishing in English science journals; English language professionals at universities and colleges worldwide (including English-speaking countries) who provide writing support to students and staff whose first language is not English.
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SCIENTIFIC WRITING: A READER AND WRITER'S GUIDE
by Jean-Luc Lebrun (Trainer of researchers and scientists from A*STAR Research Institutes, Singapore & Former Director, Apple-ISS Research Centre, Singapore)
"Scientific Writing is a fresh look at the scientific article for writers whose success might depend on their readers. The author illustrates his points with ample short stories, examples, quizzes, and diagrams... This book is a good resource for writers, both beginning and experienced, and for teachers of scientific writing and editing. The methods for evaluating the structure, movement, and continuity of a paper from the perspective of the reader are valuable for writers, peer reviewers, and editors. And last but not least, this book might help editors avoid unintentionally creating obstacles for readers through common editing practices."
Science Editor
224pp Apr 2007
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