How to write & publish a scientific paper /

Day, Robert A., 1924-

How to write & publish a scientific paper / by Robert A. Day. - 4th ed. - Phoenix, AZ : Oryx Press, 1994. - xiv, 223 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-213) and index.

What Is Scientific Writing? -- Origins of Scientific Writing -- What Is a Scientific Paper? -- How to Prepare the Title -- How to List the Authors and Addresses -- How to Prepare the Abstract -- How to Write the Introduction -- How to Write the Materials and Methods Section -- How to Write the Results -- How to Write the Discussion -- How to State the Acknowledgments -- How to Cite the References -- How to Design Effective Tables -- How to Prepare Effective Illustrations -- How to Keyboard the Manuscript -- Where and How to Submit the Manuscript -- The Review Process (How to Deal with Editors) -- The Publishing Process (How to Deal with Proofs) -- How to Order and Use Reprints -- How to Write a Review Paper -- How to Write a Conference Report -- How to Write a Book Review -- How to Write a Thesis -- How to Present a Paper Orally -- How to Prepare a Poster -- Ethics, Rights, and Permissions -- Use and Misuse of English -- Avoiding Jargon -- How and When to Use Abbreviations -- A Personalized Summary -- Appendix 1 Selected Journal Title Word Abbreviations -- Appendix 2 Abbreviations That May Be Used Without Definition in Table Headings -- Appendix 3 Common Errors in Style and in Spelling -- Appendix 4 Words and Expressions to Avoid -- Appendix 5 Prefixes and Abbreviations for SI (Systeme International) Units -- Appendix 6 Accepted Abbreviations and Symbols. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. Ch. 11. Ch. 12. Ch. 13. Ch. 14. Ch. 15. Ch. 16. Ch. 17. Ch. 18. Ch. 19. Ch. 20. Ch. 21. Ch. 22. Ch. 23. Ch. 24. Ch. 25. Ch. 26. Ch. 27. Ch. 28. Ch. 29. Ch. 30.

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Technical writing.
Writing
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T11 / .D33 1994

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