Publisher:
Oxford University Press, Oxford [u.a.]
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EBSCO Industries, Inc., Birmingham, AL, USA
Write Like a Chemist is a unique guide to chemistry-specific writing. Written with National Science Foundation support and extensively piloted in chemistry courses nationwide, it offers a structured approach to writing that targets four important...
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Write Like a Chemist is a unique guide to chemistry-specific writing. Written with National Science Foundation support and extensively piloted in chemistry courses nationwide, it offers a structured approach to writing that targets four important chemistry genres: the journal article, conference abstract, scientific poster, and research proposal. Chemistry students, post-docs, faculty, and other professionals interested in perfecting their disciplinary writing will find it an indispensable reference. Users of the book will learn to write through a host of exercises, ranging in difficulty from.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [667]-686) and index
Writing modules -- Learning to write like a chemist -- The journal article -- Overview of the journal article -- Writing the methods section -- Writing the results section -- Writing the discussion section -- Writing the introduction section -- Writing the abstract and title -- The scientific poster -- Writing the conference abstract and title -- Writing the poster text -- Designing the poster -- The research proposal -- Overview of the research proposal -- Writing the goals and importance section -- Writing the experimental approach section -- Writing the outcomes and impacts section -- Writing the project summary and title -- Graphics, references, and final stage of writing -- Formatting figures, tables, and schemes -- Formatting citations and references -- Finalizing your written work -- Appendix A: Language tips -- Audience and purpose -- Writing conventions -- Grammar and mechanics -- Word usage -- Appendix B: Move structures
