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Scientific Papers and Presentations: Navigating Scientific Communication in Today's World by Martha Davis (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, U.S.A.)

Electronic publishing and electronic means of text and data presentation have changed enormously since the first edition was first published in 1997. This second edition applies traditional principles to today's, modern techniques. In addition to substantial changes on the poster presentations and visual aids chapters, the chapter on proposal writing discusses in more detail grant writing proposals. A new chapter has also been dedicated to international students studying in the United States.

About Martha Davis (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, U.S.A.)

After teaching English composition and world literature, Martha Davis crossed the line between the humanities and the sciences. Always an aficionado of biology and gardening, her interests led her to the biological and agricultural sciences where she has worked for some 15 years mostly with graduate students relative to their communication skills in science. This handbook is the result of seeking answers to their questions and of recognizing that most other communication handbooks are limited to specific areas of writing or speaking. Scientific Papers and Presentations is her attempt to put under one cover the basic guidelines for the communication endeavors of the graduate student as well as the professional scientist.

Preface to the Revised Edition Preface to the First Edition 1 The Semantic Environment of Science References 2 Before You Begin Kinds of Scientific Communication Sources of Help Pencils, Mice, and Cyberspace References 3 Organizing and Writing a Rough Draft Thinking and Writing Prewriting Exercises Organization and Development Coordinating Organization and Development Organizing and Your Point of Emphasis Transitions Writing the Rough Draft References 4 Searching and Reviewing Scientific Literature Planning the Literature Search Finding the Literature Selecting and Evaluating the Literature The Literature Review References 5 The Proposal The Graduate Proposal The Grant Proposal Content and Form Other Considerations Progress Reports References 6 The Graduate Thesis The Thesis and Your Graduate Program Avoiding Problems Planning the Thesis Acceptable Forms for Theses The Thesis Defense References 7 Publishing in Scientific Journals Planning and Writing the Paper After the Paper Is Written The Editing and Reviewing Process References 8 Style and Accuracy in the Final Draft Style Styles in Headings Accuracy and Style in Documentation Proofreading References 9 Reviewing and Revising Reviewing and Revising Your Own Paper Making Use of Reviewer's Suggestions Reviewing the Work of Others References 10 Titles and Abstracts Titles Abstracts References 11 Presenting Data Tables Figures References 12 Ethical and Legal Issues Ethics in Scientific Communication Professional Respect for Others The Legal Issues: Copyrights and Patents References 13 Scientific Presentations Departmental Seminars The Professional Meeting Speaking at the Job Interview The Question and Answer Session Role of the Moderator Fit the Occasion References 14 Communication without Words Symbols Type Styles Color Physical Communication Listening References 15 Visual Aids to Communication Slide Composition Slide Production References 16 The Oral Presentation Conditioning Yourself Timing The Visual Aids Coordinating the Visual Aids and the Speech Transitions in a Slide Presentation The Peer Review Check List for Scientific Slide Presentation References 17 Poster Presentations Audience Text Type Size and Style Color and Physical Qualities Spacing and Arrangement Presentation of Data The Presenter Handouts Making It Fit Time and Construction References 18 Group Communications Group Communication with No Audience Group Communication with an Audience References 19 Communicating with Other Audiences Audiences Avenues Subject Techniques Science Writing and Presentation References 20 To the International Student Becoming Adjusted to U.S. Cultures General Cultural Differences Scientific Writing in American English Oral Presentations Casual Conversation Body Language References Appendix 1 Weaknesses in Scientific Writing Appendix 2 The First Draft Appendix 3 Sample Manuscript Appendix 4 Sample Literature Review Appendix 5 Sample Proposal Appendix 6 Alternate Routes to the Thesis Appendix 7 Sample Review of Manuscript Submitted for Publication Appendix 8 Evolution of a Title Appendix 9 Evolution of an Abstract Appendix 1 0 Putting Data into Tables and Figures Appendix 1 1 Sample Letter Requesting Copyright Permission Appendix 1 2 Use of Color in Visual Aids Appendix 1 3 Sample Slides and Slide Set Appendix 1 4 Oral Presentations at Meetings Appendix 1 5 Sample Text for Poster Annotated Bibliography of Select References Index

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Scientific Papers and Presentations: Navigating Scientific Communication in Today's World by Martha Davis (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, U.S.A.)

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Martha Davis (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, U.S.A.)

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Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

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2004-10-09

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384

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Scientific Papers and Presentations Martha Davis (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, U.S.A.)

Scientific Papers and Presentations by Martha Davis (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, U.S.A.)

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Scientific Papers and Presentations Summary

Scientific Papers and Presentations: Navigating Scientific Communication in Today's World by Martha Davis (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, U.S.A.)

About Martha Davis (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, U.S.A.)

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