{"product_id":"scientific-writing-thinking-in-words-9781486311477","title":"Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words","description":"Telling people about research is just as important as doing it. But many competent researchers are wary of scientific writing, despite its importance for sharpening scientific thinking, advancing their career, obtaining funding for their work and growing the prestige of their institution. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis second edition of David Lindsay's popular book \u003ci\u003eScientific Writing = Thinking in Words \u003c\/i\u003epresents a way of thinking about writing that builds on the way good scientists think about research. The simple principles in this book will help you to clarify the objectives of your work and present your results with impact. Fully updated throughout, with practical examples of good and bad writing, an expanded chapter on writing for non-scientists and a new chapter on writing grant applications, this book makes communicating research easier and encourages researchers to write confidently. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt is an ideal reference for researchers preparing journal articles, posters, conference presentations, reviews and popular articles; for students preparing theses; and for researchers whose first language is not English.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes it easy to understand what goes where in scientific publications and, equally importantly, why\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforces principles with examples of good and bad writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses new issues for publishing, including open access and predatory journals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmphasizes writing effectively in other media that scientists must use, including conference papers, posters, theses, reviews, popular articles and grant applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains the principles behind writing and how it affects readers rather than proposing recipes for good writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLindsay, David:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - David Lindsay was a researcher and teacher in animal biology and behavior at the University of Western Australia for 33 years. He initiated formal studies in writing for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Now retired from active research, he teaches scientific writing to scientists all over the world.","brand":"CSIRO Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50371805806866,"sku":"9781486311477","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_70878b93-ce49-4bf7-acfe-a2b705010d2c.jpg?v=1728539045","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/scientific-writing-thinking-in-words-9781486311477","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}