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Penrose, Ann M.

Writing in the sciences : exploring conventions of scientific discourse / Ann M. Penrose, Steven B. Katz. - 3rd edition. - xvi, 425 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 393-409) and index.

Science as a social enterprise --
Exploring technology in scientific communication --
Considering ethics in scientific communication --
Reading and writing research reports --
Reviewing prior research --
Preparing conference presentations --
Writing research proposals --
Communicating with public audiences --
Research on the "ulcer bug" : from theory to clinical application --
Research on predatory algae : from environmental event to environmental policy --
Research on the oracle at Delphi : from ancient myth to modern interdisciplinary science --
Research on Kepler's supernova : from satellite image to public knowledge space --
Research on Katrina's carbon footprint : from science to public debate.

ISBN: 9780205616718 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2008046389

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Technical writing.

Dewey Class. No.: 808.0665 PEN / 009172