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Writing for Science and Engineering: Papers, Presentations and Reports 2nd edition


Writing for Science and Engineering: Papers, Presentations and Reports 2nd edition

Hardback by Silyn-Roberts, Heather (University of Auckland)

Writing for Science and Engineering: Papers, Presentations and Reports

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ISBN:
9780080982854
Publication Date:
12 Oct 2012
Edition/language:
2nd edition / English
Publisher:
Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:
Elsevier / The Lancet
Pages:
208 pages
Format:
Hardback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 17 - 22 May 2024
Writing for Science and Engineering: Papers, Presentations and Reports

Description

Learning how to write clearly and concisely is an integral part of furthering your research career; however, doing so is not always easy. In this second edition, fully updated and revised, Dr. Silyn-Roberts explains in plain English the steps to writing abstracts, theses, journal papers, funding bids, literature reviews, and more. The book also examines preparing seminar and conference presentations. Written in a practical and easy to follow style specifically for postgraduate students in Engineering and Sciences, this book is essential in learning how to create powerful documents. Writing for Science and Engineering will prove invaluable in all areas of research and writing due its clear, concise style. The practical advice contained within the pages alongside numerous examples to aid learning will make the preparation of documentation much easier for all students.

Contents

1. The General Structure of a Document2. The Core Chapter: Sections and Elements of a Document3. Abstract; Summary; Executive Summary4. Literature Review5. Research Proposal6. Journal Paper7. Progress Reports8. Consulting/ Management Report; Recommendation Report 9. Engineering Design Report 10. Formal Letters11. Emails and faxes 12. Procedures or a set of instructions13. Thesis14. Conference Poster15. Referencing16. Editorial Conventions17. Revising and Proofreading18. Problems of Style: recognising and correcting them19. A Seminar or Conference Presentation20. Presentation to Small Groups

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