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ISBN 10: 0123847273
ISBN 13: 978-0123847270
Author: Martha Davis, Kaaron Davis, Marion Dunagan
Electronic publishing and electronic means of text and data presentation have changed enormously since the first edition of this book was published in 1997. The third edition of Scientific Papers and Presentations applies traditional principles to today’s modern techniques and the changing needs of up-and-coming academia. Topics include designing visual aids, writing first drafts, reviewing and revising, communicating clearly and concisely, adhering to stylistic principles, presenting data in tables and figures, dealing with ethical and legal issues, and relating science to the lay audience. This successful legacy title is an essential guide to professional communication, provides a wealth of information and detail and is a useful guide.
- Covers all aspects of communication for early scientists from research to thesis to presentations.
- Discusses how to use multi-media effectively in presentations and communication
- Includes an extensive appendices section with detailed examples for further guidance
Scientific Papers and Presentations 3rd Table of contents:
1. The Semantic Environment of Science
1.1 The Semantic Environment
1.2 Basic Semantic Elements in Communication
References
2. Before You Begin
2.1 Kinds of Scientific Communication
2.2 Sources of Help
2.3 Of Pencils, Mice, and Cyberspace
References
3. Organizing and Writing a Rough Draft
3.1 Thinking and Writing
3.2 Prewriting Exercises
3.2.1 Think Before You Write
3.2.2 Talk Before You Write
3.2.3 Brainstorm, Freewrite, or Make a List on Paper
3.2.4 Outline
3.2.5 Write a Rough Abstract First
3.2.6 Start in the Middle
3.2.7 Get Rid of Your Inhibitions
3.3 Organization and Development
3.4 Coordinating Organization and Development
3.4.1 The Point of Emphasis
3.4.2 Transitions
3.5 Writing the Rough Draft
3.6 Examples
References
4. Searching and Reviewing Scientific Literature
4.1 Planning the Literature Search
4.1.1 Visit the Library
4.1.2 Allow Time
4.1.3 Isolate Your Objectives
4.1.4 Document Carefully
4.1.5 Be Selective
4.1.6 Verify
4.1.7 Be Willing to Quit and Create Something Useful
4.1.8 Verify Again and Keep Up-to-Date
4.2 Finding the Literature
4.3 Selecting and Evaluating the Literature
4.3.1 Sources to Use
4.3.2 Evaluating Sources
4.3.3 Using Unpublished References
4.4 Reviews
References
5. The Proposal
5.1 The Graduate Proposal
5.2 The Grant Proposal
5.2.1 Content and Form
5.2.2 Title and Title Page
5.2.3 Executive Summary or Abstract
5.2.4 Introduction
5.2.5 Justification
5.2.6 Literature Review
5.2.7 Methods
5.2.8 Conclusions
5.2.9 References
5.2.10 Budget and Time Frame
5.2.11 Biographical Information
5.3 Other Considerations
5.4 Progress Reports
References
6. Graduate Theses and Dissertations
6.1 The Thesis and your Graduate Program
6.1.1 Graduate College Requirements
6.1.2 Style Sheets
6.1.3 The Library
6.1.4 Your Advisors
6.1.5 Other Professionals
6.2 Avoiding Problems
6.2.1 Get Started Early
6.2.2 Maintain Professional Relationships with Your Advisors
6.2.3 Draw Up a Carefully Planned and Well-Written Proposal
6.2.4 Maintain Accurate, Complete Data
6.2.5 Write the Thesis as Your Work Progresses
6.2.6 Be Proud of the Final Copy
6.2.7 To Publish Is to Build Your Reputation
6.2.8 Last-Minute Jobs Can Delay Graduation
6.2.9 Finish Before You Go
6.3 Planning the Thesis
6.4 Forms for Theses
6.4.1 The Traditional Thesis or Dissertation
6.4.2 Theses or Dissertations Containing Journal Manuscripts
6.4.2.1 The Master’s Thesis Including a Journal Article
6.4.2.2 Doctoral Dissertation Incorporating Journal Manuscripts
6.4.3 Other Formats
6.5 The Thesis Defense
References
7. Publishing in Scientific Journals
7.1 Planning and Writing the Paper
7.2 Journal Manuscript Contents
7.3 After the Paper is Written
7.4 The Editing and Reviewing Process
References
8. Style and Accuracy in the Final Draft
8.1 Style
8.2 Styles in Headings
8.3 Accuracy and Style in Documentation
8.3.1 Documentation of Electronic Sources
8.3.2 Other Style Issues
8.4 Proofreading
References
9. Reviewing and Revising
9.1 Reviewing and Revising Your Own Paper
9.2 Requesting other Reviews
9.2.1 In-House Reviews
9.2.2 Reviews by Journal Editor and Reviewers
9.3 Reviewing Journal Manuscripts for Others
References
10. Titles and Abstracts
10.1 Titles
10.2 Abstracts
References
11. Publishing Data
11.1 Tables
11.1.1 Preparing Tables for Publication
11.1.2 Preparing Tables for Slides and Posters
11.2 Figures
11.2.1 Preparing Graphs and Other Figures
11.2.2 Bar Charts
11.2.3 Line Graphs
11.3 Summary
References
12. Professionalism, Ethics, and Legal Issues
12.1 Professionalism
12.2 Professional Ethics in Scientific Communication
12.3 Professional Respect for Others
12.3.1 Authorship
12.3.2 Respect Your Data
12.3.3 Be Careful with Confidentiality
12.3.4 Do Not Publish the Same Thing Twice
12.3.5 Acknowledge Your Errors
12.3.6 Support an Ethical Workplace
12.3.7 Respect the Time of Others
12.3.8 Watch Out for Conflicts of Interest
12.3.9 Be Fair with Your Time and Effort
12.3.10 Avoid the Sin of Omission
12.3.11 Watch the Company You Keep
12.3.12 Be Firm with Your Own Ethical Standards
12.4 The Legal Issues: Copyrights and Patents
12.4.1 Copyright
12.4.1.1 To Grant Copyright Permission
12.4.1.2 To Obtain Copyright Permission
12.4.2 Patents
References
13. Scientific Presentations
13.1 Academic Seminars
13.1.1 Seminars Provide Information About Current Research
13.1.2 Seminar Presentations Provide New Perspectives for Your Own Work
13.1.3 Seminar Presentations Increase Your Ability to Evaluate Research
13.1.4 Presentations Improve Your Ability to Communicate
13.2 The Professional Meeting
13.2.1 Presentations at Professional Meetings
13.3 Speaking at the Job Interview
13.4 The Question and Answer Session
13.5 Role of the Moderator
13.5.1 To Be a Moderator
13.6 Fit the Occasion
References
14. Communication without Words
14.1 Symbols
14.2 Fonts
14.3 Color
14.4 Physical Communication
14.5 Listening
References
15. Visual Aids for Presentations
15.1 Slide Composition
15.2 Slide Production
References
16. The Oral Presentation
16.1 Conditioning Yourself
16.2 Timing
16.3 The Visual Aids
16.4 Coordinating the Visual Aids and the Speech
16.5 Transitions in an Oral Presentation
16.6 The Peer Review
16.7 Checklist for Professional Oral Presentation
References
17. Poster Presentations
17.1 Audience
17.2 Content
17.3 Making It Fit
17.4 Text Size and Style
17.5 Color and Physical Quality
17.6 Spacing and Arrangement
17.7 Presentation of Data
17.8 The Presenter
17.9 Handouts
17.10 Time and Construction
References
18. Group Communications
18.1 Group Communication with No Audience
18.2 Group Communication with An Audience
18.2.1 The Panel Discussion Leader
18.2.2 Responsibilities of Group Members
18.2.3 Responsibilities of Panel Members
18.2.4 Planning for Discussion Groups
18.2.4.1 The Forum
18.2.4.2 The Panel
18.2.4.3 Symposium/Panel/Forum
18.2.5 Virtual Communication in Groups
References
19. Communicating with the Nonscientist
19.1 The Research Scientist
19.2 The Science Practitioner
19.3 The Science Writer
19.4 Audiences
19.5 Avenues
19.6 Subject
19.7 Techniques
References
20. To the International Student
20.1 Becoming Adjusted To U.S. Cultures
20.2 General Cultural Differences
20.2.1 Attitudes Toward the Self
20.2.2 Direct and Indirect Communication
20.2.3 Power Distance
20.2.4 Time
20.3 Scientific Writing in American English
20.3.1 Introduction
20.3.2 Body of Paper
20.3.3 Conclusion
20.3.4 Plagiarism
20.4 Oral Presentations
20.5 Body Language
References
Appendices
1. Weaknesses in Scientific Writing
A1.1 Lack of Preparation
A1.2 Weak Organization
A1.3 Inappropriate Content
A1.3.1 Too Much for One Paper
A1.3.2 Too Little in One Paper
A1.4 Poor Structure and Unity
A1.4.1 Data
A1.4.2 Sentence Construction
A1.5 Distracting Little Things
A1.6 Sensitivity to Words (Diction)
2. The First Draft
What Points Distinguish a Good Western Saddle from a Poor One?
What Points Distinguish a Good Western Saddle From a Poor One?
3. Sample Manuscript
Outline
Title: Emergence, Yield, and Quality of Poke Greens from Seeds and Roots
Manuscript
Emergence, Yield, and Quality of Poke Greens from Seeds and Roots
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Treatments
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
4. Sample Literature Review
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Influence on Rhizosphere Microbial Ecology
A. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
B. Dissipation
C. Bioremediation
D. Phytoremediation
E. The Rhizosphere
5. Sample Graduate Proposal
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Influence on Rhizosphere Microbial Ecology
Introduction
Preliminary Study
Materials and Methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
Proposed Experiment
Objective
Materials and Methods
Conclusions
6. Alternate Routes to the Thesis
A6.1 Hurdle 1
A6.2 Hurdle 2
A6.3 Hurdle 3
A6.4 Hurdle 4
A6.5 Hurdle 5
A6.6 Hurdle 6
A6.7 Hurdle 7
7. Sample Review of Manuscript Submitted for Publication
General Review, Relevance, and Recommendation
Improving Relevance for Readers
Title
General Editorial Comments
Introduction
Historical Perspective
Research Methods
Results
Conclusions and Recommendations
Figures and Tables
8. Evolution of a Title
9. Evolution of an Abstract
Working Abstract 1 (373 Words)
Evaluation of Winegrapes for Suitability in Juice Production
Working Abstract 2 (280 Words)
Suitability of Winegrapes for Juice Production
Abstract, Version 3 (215 Words)
Suitability of Winegrapes for Juice Production
Abstract, Version 4 (140 Words)
Suitability of Winegrapes for Juice Production
10. Putting Data into Tables and Figures
Tables
Figures
11. Sample Letter Requesting Copyright Permission
12. Use of Color in Visual Aids
Imhof’s Theory of Colors
On the Harmony of Colors and Their Compositions
13. Designing Slides and Slide Sets
A13.1 Animation
A13.2 Background Design
A13.3 Color
A13.4 Size and Spacing
14. Oral Presentations at Meetings
Index
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