Greene, Anne E.
Writing Science in Plain English
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226026374
- author:
- Greene, Anne E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 2.03 x 13.97 x 21.59 centimetres
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Writing Skills, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Writing Science in Plain English by Anne E. Greene is a concise guide to producing clear and concise prose for scientific writing. By mastering just a few simple principles, writers from all disciplines can improve their writing skills. The book presents 12 key principles based on what readers need to understand complex information, including concrete subjects, strong verbs, consistent terms, and organized paragraphs. The author, an experienced teacher of scientific writing, illustrates each principle with real-life examples of both good and bad writing, showing how to revise bad writing to make it clearer and more concise. Each chapter includes practice exercises to help readers develop new writing skills after just one sitting. This practical resource is suitable for writers at all levels, from undergraduate students to established scientists and agency employees.
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