Writing in the sciences : exploring conventions of scientific discourse / Ann M. Penrose, Steven B. Katz.

By:

Penrose, Ann M

Contributor(s):

Katz, Steven B

Material type: Text

TextNew York : Pearson Longman, c2010Edition: 3rd editionDescription: xvi, 425 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780205616718 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

Technical writing

DDC classification:

808.0665 PEN 23 009172

Online resources:

Table of contents

Contents:

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.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Indian Institute for Human Settlements, Bangalore	808.0665 PEN 009172 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		009172

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.

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