How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper - Tapa dura

"Day and Gastel provide a clearly written and playfully humorous overview of scientific writing that is a valuable read for beginning scientists and a useful resource for technical communicators new to the field." - Technical Communication "The comprehensive yet brief guide covers many facets of authorship and scientific stewardship. It is an excellent place to start after your research idea is formed and you are ready to start writing. It will become your "go-to" book for general questions about scientific publication and presentation." - Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry "Although one would not read this book from cover to cover, the sections are self-sustaining and can be read as a topic of interest may arise. I recommend this book for the library of medical writers." - American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) Journal "Day and Gastel offer much wisdom in cutting through the red tape to avoid missteps. . . . How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper is a strongly recommended addition to any novice and aspiring person of science's personal library collection." - Midwest Book Review

This newly updated version of the classic guide to writing and publishing scientific papers provides the tools needed to succeed in the communication aspects of a scientific career. * Includes scientific graphs and photographs as well as cartoons by Sidney Harris, Charles Schulz, Jorge Cham, and others * Provides a glossary of nearly 100 key terms in writing, publishing, and related realms * Includes a thorough topic index