...you'll find more products in the shopping cart. The logic behind this advice was sound: Water is a good absorber of heat, neutrons, and gamma rays. Those were just examples of many topics the author explains brilliantly. September 2nd 1998  US$159.95, US$15.63 by Michael Alley. لم نعثر على أي مراجعات في الأماكن المعتادة.  US$24.54, US$15.96 The Craft of Scientific Writing gives an appreciation of the flaws that we all make in our writing. With this new edition, readers will learn not just how to organize information, but how to emphasize the key details of that information. It's not a. Usually ready to be dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 65 (4), November, 2018)“The author discusses the many challenges and distinctions in scientific writing, and the effects that good or bad writing can have on one’s career.  US$24.00, US$7.97 Who would have thought there was a craft to writing? Topics covered include deciding where to begin - structure: organizing your documents; providing depth, transitions, and emphasis - language: being precise, clear, and concise; being forthright, familiar, and fluid - illustration: making the right choices; creating the best designs - handling special situations - and actually sitting down to write: drafting, revising, finishing. This books tackles everything that one needs to write well and gives examples how to do so. Ellen Ochoa, Deputy Director of Flight Crew Operations, Johnson Space Center. The Craft of Scientific Writing is designed to help scientists and engineers - both professionals already active in the disciplines as well as students preparing to enter the professions - write about their work clearly and effectively. This book is helpful and well-written, though peppered with advice easily found elsewhere. My grandson was please with it. He is the author of three popular textbooks: The Craft of Scientific Presentations (2013), The Craft of Editing (2000), and The Craft of Scientific Writing (2017). So I'm a scientist struggling (like we all are) to write clearly and succinctly. I am really struggling with scientific writing right now. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Other editions.  US$85.00, US$138.54 Also useful for self-study, the book will be an important reference for all scientists and engineers who need to write about their work. I am planning on ordering the e version as soon as I get my new kindle. The writing conveyed the wrong im­pression to the public. The book includes many good examples of each topic it goes over. This is a really great book. Try. On a larger level, your writing and the writing of other scientists and vii viii Foreword engineers influenees publie poliey about scienee and en- gineering. In October 1984, the weak writing in a scientific report made national news. To see what your friends thought of this book, students and professionals in the sciences. | 4,861g. Finding this book has been a blessing. © 2020  Books. On a larger level, your writing and the writing of other scientists influence public policy about science and engineering.  US$249.95, US$10.81 : A Step-by-step Guide To Planning And Writing A Thesis Or Dissertation For Undergraduate And Graduate Science Students (2nd Edition) Elizabeth M Fisher.  US$21.96, US$13.79 The 13-digit and 10-digit formats both work. Still, your writing is important. He holds a master of science in electrical engineering and a master of fine arts in writing. It doesn't so much tell you what you need to include, so it's not a manual on what to write, but does a great job explaining how to get your message across in an effective way (major pitfalls to avoid, examples on how bad writing can be improved, etc). Started out well, but is about 2-3 times longer than it should have been and I just lost interest about 3/4 of the way through. When you commu- nicate weIl, you receive credit for that work.  US$14.20, US$14.91 In addition, it contains advice on how to start writing, and how to revise your drafts. US$40.14 Not one-liners that should fit all but good advice. Written for use as a text in courses on scientific writing, the book includes many useful suggestions about approaching a wide variety of writing tasks--from laboratory reports to grant proposals, from internal communications to press releases--as well as a concise guide to style and usage appropriate for scientific writing.  US$17.00, US$222.38 Instead of listing rules that constrain writers, the book uses examples to lay out the path to successful communication … Especially helpful (and entertaining) is the chapter on the writing process. It is very well written in that the language is simple and straighforward. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Read "The Craft of Scientific Writing" by Michael Alley available from Rakuten Kobo. Unsurprisingly, this is a well-written book. The Craft of Scientific Writing is a book that can be valuable to practicing writers who want to work toward more effective, clear scientific writing for a variety of audiences." The author, who is both a writer and an applied physicist, approaches the subject in a fresh way. "Alley gives thorough explanations and color-coded examples about what constitutes a problem and how to fix it, and visual indicators help readers discern the severity of issues being critical, distracting, or cosmetic. Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2011. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. 65 (4), November, 2018). Using scores of examples from a wide variety of authors and disciplines (including such well-known figures as Einstein, Bohr, and Freud), the book demonstrates the difference between strong scientific writing and weak scientific writing.  US$24.95, US$12.64 I have read many scientific articles by experts and some of them are very difficult to read due to unnecessarily long and complex sentences. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. New York: Springer-Verlag, 2003. come from Chapters 1, 16, and 17 in The Craft of Scientific Writing (3rd ed., Springer-Verlag).  US$24.95, US$10.18 Still, your writing is important. We are all apprentices 01 a craft where no one ever becomes a master. Anyone who has spent more time avoiding a writing task than actually doing it will appreciate Alley's tips. Written for use as a text in courses on scientific writing, the book includes many useful suggestions about approaching a wide variety of writing tasks - from laboratory reports to grant proposals, from internal communications to press releases - as well as a concise guide to style and usage appropriate for scientific writing.  US$32.31, US$23.18  US$22.00, US$16.39 Less on structure. The Craft of Scientific Writing is designed to help scientists and engineers--both professionals already active in the disciplines as well as students preparing to enter the professions--write about their work clearly and effectively. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. The book will also be useful for self-study and it will be an important reference for all scientists and engineers who need to write about their work. The logic behind this advice was sound: Water is a In addition, it contains advice on how to start writing and how to revise your drafts.  US$12.91, US$33.59 The Craft of Scientific Writing by Michael Alley. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2017.  US$18.00, US$7.95 Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Actually valuable for a lot more than just scientific.  US$18.00, US$16.78 Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2014. Robert L. Schmitt, Doctoral Candidate at the University of Wisconsin, "A refreshing addition to a genre dominated by English teacher-style textbooks. Read. 162.144.141.152, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-2482-0, Structure: Providing Transition, Depth, and Emphasis. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Too much scientific literature is poorly crafted and it is only natural that newcomers try to science emulate this poor style. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. saving…. Written for use as a text in courses on scientific writing, the book includes many useful suggestions about approaching a wide variety of writing tasks from journal papers to grant … Written for use as a text in courses on scientific writing, the book includes many useful suggestions about approaching a wide variety of writing tasks from journal papers to grant proposals and from emails to formal reports, as well as a concise guide to style and usage appropriate for scientific writing. Start by marking “The Craft of Scientific Writing” as Want to Read: Error rating book. It seems that you're in USA. Ellen Ochoa, Deputy Director of Flight Crew Operations, Johnson Space Center. 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The author selected a number of examples that illustrate his point effectively. There are plentiful examples of poor writing, which are contrasted with good writing styles. 1 Analyzing the Audience, Purpose, and Occasion.- 2 Balancing Precision with Clarity.- 3 Avoiding Ambiguity.- 4 Sustaining Energy.- 5 Connecting Ideas.- 6 Beginning with the Familiar.- 7 Organizing the Content for the Audience.- 8 Providing Proper Emphasis.- 9 Adapting Your Style to Email, Instructions, and Proposals.- 10 Using Your Writing Time Efficiently.- Appendix A Grammar: Recognizing What a Sentence Is and Is Not.- Appendix B Punctuation: Helping Readers Navigate Your Sentences.- Appendix C Usage: Avoiding Egregious Mistakes.- Appendix D Format: Dressing Documents for Success. Dispatched from the UK in 3 business days I would recommend this book to to anyone in a technical field and should repeatedly refer back to this book during the length of a scientific career. You submitted the following rating and review. The book will also be useful for self-study and it will be an important reference for all scientists and engineers who need to write about their work.  US$19.95, US$158.63 Holding a master of science in electrical engineering and a masters in fine arts in writing, Michael Alley is an associate professor of Engineering Communication at Pennsylvania State University. Was it safe to come sides being unclear, the writing conveyed the wrong im- pression to the public. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. It's very useful for preparing to write. Holding a master of science in electrical engineering and a masters in fine arts in writing, Michael Alley is an associate professor of Engineering Communication at Pennsylvania State University. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Its advice on style, organization, and actually sitting down to write, however, are still pertinent. Offers well-tested advice, having been used by research engineers and scientists at many national labs and universities for over twenty years, Uses scores of interesting examples to teach the principles of scientific writing, Fun to read and conversational, focusing on the stylistic traits that distinguish the best scientific writing, Has a popular accompanying website which contains many supporting materials for readers of the book and teachers using as a course text, ebooks can be used on all reading devices. Please try again. The final prices may differ from the prices shown due to specifics of VAT rules.