Scientific papers and presentations

Davis, Martha 1935- (Author).

Summary: Electronic publishing and electronic means of text and data presentation have changed enormously since the first edition was first published in 1997. This second edition applies traditional principles to today's, modern techniques. In addition to substantial changes on the poster presentations and visual aids chapters, the chapter on proposal writing discusses in more detail grant writing proposals. A new chapter has also been dedicated to international students studying in the United States. Selected Contents: -Searching and Reviewing Scientific Literature -The Graduate Thesis -Publishing in Scientific Journals -Reviewing and Revising -Titles and Abstracts -Ethical and Legal Issues -Scientific Presentations -Communication without words -The Oral Presentation -Poster Presentations.

Record details

ISBN: 0080525210 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9780080525211 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 0120884240
ISBN: 9780120884247
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xix, 356 p.) : ill.
remote
electronic resource
Edition: Rev. ed.
Publisher: Burlington, Mass. : Academic Press, c2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatBulkString:jan.03.13 Multi-User. CatMonthString:jan.13
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-340) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The semantic environment of science -- Before you begin -- Organizing and writing a rough draft -- Searching and reviewing scientific literature -- The proposal -- The graduate thesis -- Publishing in scientific journals -- Style and accuracy in the final draft -- Reviewing and revising -- Titles and abstracts -- Presenting data -- Ethical and legal issues -- Scientific presentations -- Communication without words -- Visual aids to communication -- The oral presentation -- Poster presentations -- Group communications -- Communicating with other audiences -- To the international student.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.