David M Schultz

Eloquent Science - A Practical Guide to Becoming a Better Writer, Speaker and Scientist

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Produktbeschreibung

Drawing on advice from over twenty books and hundreds of other sources, this title presents informative tips for writing scientific journal articles. It also provides a peek behind the curtain into the operations of editorial boards and publishers of major journals.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: American Meteorological Society
• Seitenzahl: 448
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 230mm x 179mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 828g
• ISBN-13: 9781878220912
• ISBN-10: 1878220918
• Artikelnr.: 26542496

Autorenporträt

David M. Schultz is a professor of experimental meteorology in the Division of Atmospheric Sciences and Geophysics, Department of Physics, University of Helsinki, and the Finnish Meteorological Institute in Helsinki, Finland. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, received his B.S. degree from M.I.T., his M.S. degree from the University of Washington, and his Ph.D. from the University at Albany, State University of New York. From 1996 to 2006, he worked for the NOAA/National Severe Storms Laboratory and the University of Oklahoma. In 2001, he won the American Meteorological Society Editor's Award for Monthly Weather Review. Presently, he is Chief Editor for Monthly Weather Review, cofounder and Assistant Editor for the Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology, Associate Editor for Atmospheric Science Letters, and on the Editorial Board of Geophysica. He has published over 75 articles on dozens of topics in synoptic and mesoscale meteorology, forecasting, and cloud and precipitation microphysics, as well as articles on scientific publishing and the cost of scientific conferences.

Inhaltsangabe

The Process of Publishing Scientific Papers.
Should You Publish Your Paper? Questions to Ask Before You Begin Writing.
Writing an Effective Title.
The Structure of a Scientific Paper.
The Motivation to Write.
Brainstorm, Outline, and First Draft.
Accessible Scientific Writing.
Constructing Effective Paragraphs.
Constructing Effective Sentences.
Using Effective Words and Phrases.
Figures, Tables, and Equations.
Citations and References.
Editing and Finishing Up.
Authorship and Its Responsibilites.
Scientific Ethics and Misconduct.
Guidance for English as a Second Language Authors and Their Coauthors.
Page Proofs, Publication, and Life Thereafter.
Methods and Approaches to Writing for the Atmospheric Sciences.
Editors and Peer Review.
Writing a Review.
REsponding to Reviews.
How Scientific Meetings Work.
The Abstract and Extended Abstract.
Accessible Oral Presentations.
Constructing Effective Oral Presentations.
Delivering Compelling Oral Presentations.
Potent Poster Presentations.
Challenges to Delivering Your Presentations.
Communication in the Workplace.
Communication with the Public Media.
Furthering Your Journey.