Overview
- Clearly written, comprehensive instruction manual for turning research into a paper
- Contains specific examples from well-written research papers in a wide variety of fields
- Goes beyond formatting rules by explaining how to translate data into succinct, meaningful figures and text
- Offers advice to speakers of other languages
- Explains the effective use of tables, graphs, statistics, and figures
- Demonstrates the step-by-step construction of the Introduction and Discussion sections of research papers
- Includes practical advice on preparing a manuscript for submission and then responding to reviewers’ comments
- Includes tools and techniques for structuring the sentences, paragraphs, and sections of a research paper
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Table of contents (11 chapters)
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Writing a Research Paper
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Preparing a Manuscript for Submission
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Reviews
"Compulsory reading for post-docs wanting to achieve success in the scientific field." (Ronan Bree, National University of Ireland, Galway)
"A great addition to the personal libraries of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows bent on careers in science. Many seasoned scientists could also be advised to read the book to improve their skills in writing." (Donald K. Ingram, Editor-in-Chief of AGE)
"Overall, Katz provides a pleasant overview of the research-science report process for both first-time science research authors and seasoned professionals." (Julie Kinyoun, Technical Communication, Vol. 54 (2), 2007)
"... another excellent book to treasure." (Dr. Achuthsankar S. Nair, University of Kerala)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: From Research to Manuscript
Book Subtitle: A Guide to Scientific Writing
Authors: Michael Jay Katz
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-9467-5
Publisher: Springer Dordrecht
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2009
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-9466-8Published: 28 January 2009
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4020-9467-5Published: 21 January 2009
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XIV, 210
Topics: Life Sciences, general, Biomedicine general, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary, Social Sciences, general, Engineering, general, Medicine/Public Health, general