A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO WRITINGTechnical ideas may be solid or even groundbreaking, but if these ideas cannot be clearly communicated, reviewers of technical documents—e.g., proposals for research funding, articles submitted to scientific journals, and business plans to commercialize technology—are likely to reject the argument for advancing these ideas.The problem is that many engineers and scientists, entirely comfortable with the logic and principles of...

This book is designed to enable non-native English speakers to write science research for publication in English. It 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 writi...

"Filled with Mr. Hardestys knowledge and experience from over 25 years in the fields of technical and business communication, this highly accessible, clearly written volume is both a grammar review and a guide to the main topics in technical and business writing. It is an invaluable aid for working professionals in all fields who find that they must now learn to be good writers and communicators."

Publishing your research in an international journal is key to your success in academia. This guide is based on a study of referees' reports and letters from journal editors on reasons why papers written by non-native researchers are rejected due to problems with English usage. It draws on English-related errors from around 5000 papers written by non-native authors, 500 abstracts by PhD students, and over 1000 hours of teaching researchers how to write and present research papers.W...

This book is based on a study of referees' reports and letters from journal editors on reasons why papers written by non-native researchers are rejected due to problems with English (long sentences, redundancy, poor structure etc). It draws on English-related errors from around 5000 papers written by non-native authors, around 3000 emails, 500 abstracts by PhD students, and over 1000 hours of teaching researchers how to write and present research papers.The exercises are organized ...

This invaluable resource gives you quick, accessible guidelines to the entire writing process, from using correct grammar and style to formatting your document for clarity to writing effectively for a target audience.When it comes to writing, do you know how many businesspeople are just winging it? It clearly shows in sloppy grammar, incomprehensible language, poorly structured documents, shoddy research, and downright ugly formatting. Whether it's a simple busines...

Over 400 DET practice questions, prepared by a dedicated team of exam experts, with detailed answer key, exam tips and multiple choice strategies!Includes FREE ebook version!Practice Test Questions for:Reading ComprehensionMathScienceEnglishYou want to do everything you can to pass the DET!You want a complete Practice Test package with every...

FranklinCovey Style Guide: For Business and Technical Communication can help any writer produce documents that achieve outstanding results. Created by FranklinCovey, the world-renowned leader in helping organizations enhance individual effectiveness, this edition fully reflects today’s online media and global business challenges. The only style guide used in FranklinCovey’s own renowned Writing Advantage TM and Technical Writing Advantage TM programs, it covers everything from doc...

Writing Plain English is just that: getting to the gist of what you want to say -- accurately, concisely and clearly.Over 300 examples (mostly single sentences) are presented in groups with worked "models" for most groups. Suggested revisions are found at the end. The content is a mixture of everyday, social, business, and technical topics for variety and challenge.People who will benefit include secondary and post-secondary students as well as those from all walks of life wh...

This book guides readers through the process of writing science and engineering publications, Master and PhD thesis. Furthermore, this book can serve as a guide for lecturers and researchers who would like to use it for reference purposes in regards to their writing and supervision. The approach of this book is based on the author’s experience and journey during his PhD studies. Writing and publishing in science and engineering research is much easier that its looks. Most of the sc...

In October 1984, the weak writing in a scientific report made national news. The report, which outlined safety procedures during a nuclear attack, advised industrial workers "to don heavy clothes and immerse themselves in a large body of water." The logic behind this advice was sound: Water is a good absorber of heat, neutrons, and gamma rays. Unfortunately, the way the advice was worded was unclear. Was everyone supposed to come up for air? Be completely submerged?The writing conv...

With this new edition, Science and Technical Writing confirms its position as the definitive style resource for thousands of established and aspiring technical writers. Editor Philip Rubens has fully revised and updated his popular 1992 edition, with full, authoritative coverage of the techniques and technologies that have revolutionized electronic communications over the past eight years.