How to write and publish a scientific paper
AUTHOR : Gastel, Barbara
CALL NO : T11 G255h 2017
IMPRINT : Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, c2017
An essential guide for succeeding in today’s competitive environment, this book provides beginning scientists and experienced researchers with practical advice on writing about their work and getting published. This brand new, updated edition also includes a new chapter on editing one’s own work, a section on publicizing and archiving one’s paper, and updates on authorship, including information on new authorship criteria and on the author identification number ORCID. The book guides readers through the processes involved in writing for and publishing in scientific journals, from choosing a suitable journal, to writing each part of the paper, to submitting the paper and responding to peer review, through checking the proofs. It covers ethical issues in scientific publishing, explains rights and permissions, and discusses writing grant proposals, giving presentations and writing for general audiences.
- Gives a step-by-step guide to writing a scientific paper, from the title through to the references
- Includes an expanded and updated list of useful websites
- Short chapters and humorous cartoons and anecdotes make this book enjoyable and easy to read
