Writing for science and engineering [[electronic resource] ] : papers, presentations and reports / / Heather Silyn-Roberts

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910462036703321
• Autore: Silyn-Roberts Heather
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Amsterdam, : Elsevier, 2013
• ISBN: 0-08-098286-7
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (276 p.)
• Collana: Elsevier insights
• Disciplina: 808.0666; 808/.0666
• Soggetti: Technical writing; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di contenuto: section 1. Document structure : the requirements for each section -- section 2. Specific types of documents -- section 3. Referencing, editorial conventions, revising, proofreading -- section 4. Writing style -- section 5. Presenting your work orally.
• Sommario/riassunto: Learning how to write clearly and concisely is an integral part of furthering your research career; however, doing so is not always easy. In this second edition, fully updated and revised, Dr. Silyn-Roberts explains in plain English the steps to writing abstracts, theses, journal papers, funding bids, literature reviews, and more. The book also examines preparing seminar and conference presentations. Written in a practical and easy to follow style specifically for postgraduate students in Engineering and Sciences, this book is essential in learning how to create powerful documents. W