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Scientific style and format : the CSE manual for authors, editors, and publishers.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780226116495 (cloth : alk. paper)
- Physical Description: xv, 722 pages ; 26 cm
- Edition: 8th edition.
- Publisher: Chicago : Council of Science Editors ; c2014.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | CatMonthString:august.14 |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 699-707) and indexes. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Publishing fundamentals -- Elements of a scientific publication -- Publication policies and practices -- The basics of copyright -- General style conventions -- Alphabets, symbols, and signs -- Punctuation and related marks -- Spelling, word formation and division, plurals, and possessives -- Prose style and word choice -- Names and personal designations -- Capitalization -- Type styles, excerpts, quotations, and ellipses -- Abbreviations -- Numbers, units, mathematical expressions, and statistics -- Time, dates, and age measurements -- Geographic designations -- Special scientific conventions -- The electromagnetic spectrum -- Subatomic particles, chemical elements, and related notations -- Chemical formulas and names -- Chemical kinetics and thermodynamics -- Analytical chemistry -- Drugs and pharmacokinetics -- Genes, chromosomes, and related molecules -- Taxonomy and nomenclature -- Structure and function -- Disease names -- The Earth -- Astronomical objects and time systems -- Technical elements of publications -- Journal style and format -- Published media -- References -- Accessories to text: tables, figures, and indexes -- Typography and manuscript preparation -- Proof correction. |
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| Subject: | Technical writing > Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Vancouver Island University Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIU Library - Nanaimo Campus | T 11 S386 2014 (Text) | M011991623 | STACKS | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Choice Reviews : Choice Reviews 2014 November
In the 8th edition of this manual (7th ed., CH, Jan'07, 44-2450), significant additions include the guidelines for citing some of the newest information formats, including information graphics, podcasts, blogs, social networking sites, and e-books.  This style manual from the Council of Science Editors does not simply tell scientists how to cite appropriately; it provides a holistic overview of preparing scientific work, from typography to specialized scientific conventions.  Also included is an overview that discusses plagiarism and copyright, including Creative Commons licensing.  The very clear organization of the manual helps readers locate relevant information.  Included is a wide range of information, such as how to choose appropriateârather than "cutesy"âjournal article titles so that information will show up in online searches.  The pleasant, readable style of the text will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students. Upper-level students will find a lengthy section on journal style and format, and on published media (e.g., monographs).  Although journals tend to have their own unique style, the guidelines presented here are general enough to be helpful and descriptive to a wide academic audience. This manual is also available via an online subscription at  http://www.scientificstyleandformat.org/. Summing Up: Essential. Lower-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty.
--J. Clemons, State University of New York-ESF
Jessica Clemons
State University of New York-ESF
http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/CHOICE.185516
Copyright 2014 American Library Association.
