Writing Scientific English: A Workbook

by Tim Skern

Success in science depends nowadays on effective communication in English. This workbook is specifically designed to give under- and post-graduates confidence in writing scientific English. Examples and exercises show how to avoid common errors and how to rephrase and improve scientific texts. The generation of a model manuscript enables the reader to recognise how scientific English is constructed and how to follow the conventions of scientific writing. Guidelines for structuring written work and vocabulary lists will encourage young scientists to develop a concise and mature style. The second edition includes a DVD that discusses and illustrates ideas for improving oral presentations and scientific manuscripts. It also provides the British and American pronunciations of the book s vocabulary lists. The workbook is accessible to students of many fields, including those of the natural and technical sciences, medicine, psychology and economics.

Genres: Nonfiction, Writing, Science

Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Nerea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nice introduction to scientific writing. Would recommend

[Bookish Minx · Rating 2 out of 5]

An overview on scientific writing from a strictly language-focused perspective, talking about English grammar, academic English, and conventions of academic writing and some academic texts (articles etc.). However leaves out all and any thoughts on the writing process itself, or on writing pedagogy. Nice as a first overview for students of some scientific subjects who are new to writing in academic English or are about to write a first paper.
Generally way too prescriptive in tone for my taste, as conventions in the subjects often differ not only depending on country or university, but even within faculties or departments.