Writing for science and engineering
Silyn-Roberts, Heather,
Writing for science and engineering papers, presentations and reports / [recurso electrónico] : Heather Silyn-Roberts. - Second edition. - Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2013. - 1 online resource (ix, 265 pages) : illustrations. - Elsevier insights . - Elsevier insights. .
Document structure : the requirements for each section -- Specific types of documents -- Referencing, editorial conventions, revising, proofreading -- Writing style -- Presenting your work orally.
Learning how to write clearly and concisely is an integral part of furthering your research career; however, doing so is not always easy. In this fully updated and revised edition, Dr. Silyn-Roberts explains in plain English the steps to writing abstracts, theses, journal papers, funding bids, literature reviews, and more. The book also examines preparing seminar and conference presentations. Written in a practical and easy to follow style specifically for postgraduate students in Engineering and Sciences, this book is essential in learning how to create powerful documents. Writing for Science and Engineering will prove invaluable in all areas of research and writing due its clear, concise style. The practical advice contained within the pages alongside numerous examples to aid learning will make the preparation of documentation much easier for all students. Written in modular format, so you only need to access the relevant chapterCovers a wide range of document and presentation types. Includes easy-to-understand rules to improve writing.
9780080982861 (electronic bk.) 0080982867 (electronic bk.)
Technical writing.
Technical writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Communication in science.
Communication in engineering.
Communication of technical information.
Communication in engineering.
Communication in science.
Communication of technical information.
Technical writing.
Electronic books.
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
T11 / .S55 2013
808.06/6
Writing for science and engineering papers, presentations and reports / [recurso electrónico] : Heather Silyn-Roberts. - Second edition. - Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2013. - 1 online resource (ix, 265 pages) : illustrations. - Elsevier insights . - Elsevier insights. .
Document structure : the requirements for each section -- Specific types of documents -- Referencing, editorial conventions, revising, proofreading -- Writing style -- Presenting your work orally.
Learning how to write clearly and concisely is an integral part of furthering your research career; however, doing so is not always easy. In this fully updated and revised edition, Dr. Silyn-Roberts explains in plain English the steps to writing abstracts, theses, journal papers, funding bids, literature reviews, and more. The book also examines preparing seminar and conference presentations. Written in a practical and easy to follow style specifically for postgraduate students in Engineering and Sciences, this book is essential in learning how to create powerful documents. Writing for Science and Engineering will prove invaluable in all areas of research and writing due its clear, concise style. The practical advice contained within the pages alongside numerous examples to aid learning will make the preparation of documentation much easier for all students. Written in modular format, so you only need to access the relevant chapterCovers a wide range of document and presentation types. Includes easy-to-understand rules to improve writing.
9780080982861 (electronic bk.) 0080982867 (electronic bk.)
Technical writing.
Technical writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Communication in science.
Communication in engineering.
Communication of technical information.
Communication in engineering.
Communication in science.
Communication of technical information.
Technical writing.
Electronic books.
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
T11 / .S55 2013
808.06/6
