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The academic's guide to publishing

Rob Kitchin ; Duncan Fuller | [S.l.] : Sage Publications | 2005

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Academic writing for graduate students : essential tasks and skills : a course for nonnative speakers of English

John M. Swales ; Christine B. Feak | [S.l.] : University of Michigan Press | English for specific purposes | 1994

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Academic writing : a handbook for international students /

Stephen Bailey, Author | London : Routledge | 2011

Clearly organised into four parts, this new edition allows teachers and students to quickly find help they need with all writing tasks. Each part is divided into short sections containing explanations, diagrams and practice exercises, for use i[...]

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Academic writing : a handbook for international students /

Stephen Bailey, Author | London : Routledge | 2017

Academic Writing helps international students succeed in writing essays and reports for their English-language academic courses. The first part explains and practises every stage of essay writing, from choosing the best sources, reading and note[...]

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Am I making myself clear? : a scientist's guide to talking to the public

Cornelia Dean | Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press | 2009

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The art of communication : improving your fundamental communication skills

Randy Fujishin, Author | Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield | 2016

This book is a brief and practical introduction to speech communication. Emphasizing face-to-face communication, yet also addressing the role of technology and its influence on daily communication, Fujishin helps you develop greater understandin[...]

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Bid writing for project managers

David Cleden, Author | Farnham, Surrey : Gower Pub. | 2011

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The Chicago manual of style : the essential guide for writers, editors, and publishers

[S.l.] : University of Chicago Press | 2003

1. The Parts of a Published Work -- 2. Manuscript Preparation and Manuscript Editing -- 3. Proofs -- 4. Rights and Permissions / William S. Strong -- 5. Grammar and Usage / Bryan A. Garner -- 6. Punctuation -- 7. Spelling, Distinctive Treatment [...]

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Communicating science : professional, popular, literary

Nicholas J. Russell, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2010

In recent years governments and scientific establishments have been encouraging the development of professional and popular science communication. This book critically examines the origin of this drive to improve communication, and discusses why[...]

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The complete guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism

Colin Neville, Author | [S.l.] : Open University Press | Open up study skills | 2016

This edition continues to demystify the referencing process and provide essential guidance on making sure you are not committing plagiarism. It provides clear guidelines on why and when to reference as well as how to correctly cite from a huge r[...]

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Don't be such a scientist : talking substance in an age of style /

Randy Olson, Author | [S.l.] : Island Press | 2009

Is the American public really ready for science? And is the world of science ready for the American public? Scientists wear ragged clothes, forget to comb their hair, and speak in a language that even they don't understand. Or so people think. M[...]

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Economical writing : thirty-five rules for clear and persuasive prose

Deirdre N. McCloskey, Author | [S.l.] : University of Chicago Press | Chicago guides to writing, editing, and publishing | 2019

Economics is not a field that is known for good writing. Charts, yes. Sparkling prose, no. Economical Writing is itself economical: a collection of thirty-five pithy rules for making your writing clear, concise, and effective. Proceeding from b[...]

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Effective scientific writing : an advanced learner's guide to better English

A. Bolt, Author ; Walter Bruins, Author | Amsterdam : VU University Press | 2012

Designed for the needs of nonnative speakers of English, this guide provides comprehensive and practical advice for graduate students and researchers from various disciplines who wish to communicate their work effectively. The book presents all [...]

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The elements of style

William Strunk, Editor ; E. B. White, Editor | [S.l.] : Allyn and Bacon | 2000

"No book in shorter space, with fewer words, will help any writer more than this persistent little volume." The Boston Globe "White is one of the best stylists and most lucid minds in this country. What he says and his way of saying it are equal[...]

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English for academic correspondence and socializing

Adrian Wallwork, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2011

English for Academic Correspondence and Socializing is the first ever book of its kind specifically written for researchers of all disciplines whose first language is not English. With easy-to-follow rules and tips, and with authentic examples [...]

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English for presentations at international conferences

Adrian Wallwork, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2010

Good presentation skills are key to a successful career in academia. English for Presentations at International Conferences is the first guide to giving presentations at international conferences ever written specifically for researchers and pr[...]

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English for writing research papers

Adrian Wallwork | New York, NY : Springer | 2011

The book wa written specifically for researchers and professors of all disciplines whose first language is not English and who wish to have their work published in an international journal.

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Environmental communication : skills and principles for natural resource managers, scientists and engineers

Richard R. Jurin ; Donald E. Roush ; K. Jeffrey Danter | New York, NY : Springer | 2010

Environmental professionals can no longer simply publish research in technical journals. Informing the public is now a critical part of the job. The book demonstrates, step by step, how it's done, and is an essential guide for communicating comp[...]

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Essay writing : a student's guide

Munling Shields, Author | [S.l.] : Sage Publications | 2010

This highly accessible book offers practical, in-depth guidance on each of the stages of the essay writing process - planning, drafting and editing - and relates them to the important sub-skills of information-gathering, reading academic texts, [...]

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The essentials of academic writing for international students

Stephen Bailey, Author | London : Routledge | 2015

The Essentials of Academic Writing for International Students has been developed to help these students succeed in their assignments—quickly! This course has a clear, easy-to-follow structure. In the first part, Process and Skills, each stage of[...]

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The first five pages : a writer's guide to staying out of the rejection pile

Noah Lukeman | [S.l.] : Fireside | 2000

Whether you are a novice writer or a veteran who has already had your work published, rejection is often a frustrating reality. Literary agents and editors receive and reject hundreds of manuscripts each month. While it's the job of these publis[...]

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The handbook of scholarly writing and publishing

Tonette S. Rocco, Author ; Tim Hatcher, Author | [S.l.] : Jossey-Bass | Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series. | 2011

The Handbook of Scholarly Writing and Publishing is a groundbreaking resource that offers emerging and experienced scholars from all disciplines a comprehensive review of the essential elements needed to craft scholarly papers and other writing [...]

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Houston, we have a narrative : why science needs story /

Randy Olson, Author | Chicago : The University of Chicago Press | 2015

Ask a scientist about Hollywood, and you'll probably get eye rolls. But ask someone in Hollywood about science, and they'll see dollar signs: moviemakers know that science can be the source of great stories, with all the drama and action that bl[...]

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Infographics : the power of visual storytelling /

Jason Lankow, Author ; Josh Ritchie, Author ; Ross Crooks, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2012

Explains how infographics use visual communication to attract, inform, and entertain their audience

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Interdisciplinary conversations : challenging habits of thought

Myra H. Strober | [S.l.] : Stanford University Press | 2010

Six interdisciplinary faculty seminars were studied: on the social sciences, on inequality, on science studies, on ethics, on consilience, and on representation with the aim of providing guidance to others in how to profit from similar seminars.

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Listen, write, present : the elements for communicating science and technology /

Deborah St. James, Author ; Stephanie Barnard, Author | [S.l.] : Yale University Press | 2012

Even the best ideas have little value if they are not explained clearly, concisely, and convincingly to others. Scientists, engineers, health care professionals, and technology specialists become leaders in their fields not just by way of discov[...]

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Making sense : a student's guide to research and writing /

Margot Northey, Author ; Joan McKibbin, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | The making sense series | 2012

This text is a clear and concise guide to research and writing for students at all levels of undergraduate studies. Making Sense is intended for students in any humanities, business, or communications course containing research/writing components

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A manual for writers of term papers, theses, and dissertations

Kate L. Turabian | [S.l.] : University of Chicago Press | Chicago guides to writing, editing, and publishing | 1996

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McGraw-Hill's concise guide to writing research papers

Carol Ellison, Author | New York : McGraw-Hill | 2010

The words "research paper" may send a chill down your spine. You're thinking about the hours of research and the days of writing ahead-and that's after wringing your hands about the topic! Never fear, this concise resource will guide you throug[...]

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Minimum competence in scientific english

Sue Blattes ; Veronique Jans ; Jonathan Upjohn | [S.l.] : EDP Sciences | 2003

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