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. This second edition of David Lindsay's popular book Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words presents 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.

David Lindsay was a researcher and teacher in animal biology and behaviour 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.

"The strength of this book is in its simple, clear and concise use of the English language, which sets the example for those learning from reading it to follow." -- Graham R. Fulton * Pacific Conservation Biology 27(1) * "As an early-career researcher, I have often felt daunted with the task of writing up a scientific paper, reading this book has given me more confidence in my writing. I will certainly be using this book as a guide to follow for future articles I write. I wish I had read it sooner." -- Laetitia Guntoni * AMSA Bulletin #207 *