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Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words

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Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words by David Lindsay guides scientists and researchers on how to effectively communicate their findings in written form. The book emphasises the relationship between clear thinking and writing, offering a wealth of practical advice and tips to streamline the process of scientific writing. It's designed to help readers articulate complex ideas in a coherent and engaging way for their intended audience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to enhance your scientific communication skills and want to transform complex ideas into clear and concise writing. It provides valuable insights and practical advice for scientists aiming to articulate their thoughts effectively and engage their audience.

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Helps researchers to clarify the objectives of their work and present their results with impact.

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Telling people about research is just as important as doing it. However, 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.

It is an ideal reference for researchers preparing journal articles, posters, conference presentations, reviews, and popular articles; for students preparing theses; and for researchers whose first language is not English.

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Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words by David Lindsay is praised for its straightforward and concise language, serving as an exemplary guide. Readers, including early-career researchers, have found it boosts confidence and serves as a valuable resource for improving scientific writing skills.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486311477

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Edition: Second Edition

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 475g

Pages: 180

About the Author

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.

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