| Description |
xii, 595 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Goals and forms in scientific writing. Reports -- Dissertations -- Journal articles -- Books -- Materials, tools, and methods in scientific writing. Writing techniques -- Formulas -- Figures -- Tables -- Collecting and citing the literature -- Appendix A. Reference formats -- Appendix B. Selected quantities, units, and constants -- Appendix C. The 20 commandments of electronic manuscripts -- Appendix D. Conversion tips |
| Summary |
"This new edition has been completely revised to reflect dramatic changes in communication over the past 15 years. The primary emphasis is on writing techniques, accurate expression, adherence to accepted standards, and above all clarity, but the authors also venture into communication technology and organizational as well as ethical aspects of science."--Book jacket |
| Notes |
1st ed.: 1987 |
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Corrected reprint of the 2nd Edition 2005 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [554]-559) and index |
| Subject |
Technical writing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Chemistry -- Authorship.
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Technical writing.
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Authorship.
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Writing.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
Russey, William E., author
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Bliefert, Claus, author
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| LC no. |
2004555122 |
| ISBN |
9783527298297 (paperback) |
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3527298290 (paperback : alk. paper) |
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