Scientific Papers and Presentations 3rd edition by Martha Davis, Kaaron Davis, Marion Dunagan ISBN 0123847273 978-0123847270

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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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