As a scientist you are a professional writer your career is built on successful proposals & papers Success isn't defined by getting papers into print but by getting them into the reader's consciousness Writing Science is built upon the idea that successful science writing tells a story It uses that insight to discuss how to write more effectively Integrating lessons from other genres of writing with those from the author's years of experience as author reviewer & editor the book shows scientists & students how to present their research in a way that is clear & that will maximize reader comprehension The book takes an integrated approach using the principles of story structure to discuss every aspect of successful science writing from the overall structure of a paper or proposal to individual sections paragraphs sentences & words It begins by building core arguments analyzing why some stories are engaging & memorable while others are quickly forgotten & proceeds to the elements of story structure showing how the structures scientists & researchers use in papers & proposals fit into classical models The book targets the internal structure of a paper explaining how to write clear & professional sections paragraphs & sentences in a way that is clear & compelling The ideas within a paper should flow seamlessly drawing readers along The final section of the book deals with special challenges such as how to discuss research limitations & how to write for the public Writing Science is a much-needed guide to succeeding in modern science Its insights & strategies will equip science students scientists & professionals across a wide range of scientific & technical fields with the tools needed to communicate effectively ...

Nursing & midwifery students are required to communicate in writing in a variety of forms for a variety of potential audiences including their colleagues allied health professionals administrators & most importantly their patients & the public Dena Bain Taylor is an experienced teacher of writing & critical skills across the range of allied health professions & understands the types of writing nursing & midwifery students do & the writing issues they face Her accessible straightforward book
- tailored specifically to the content & conventions of nursing & midwifery curricula
- teaches students to write persuasively & correctly both to support them in their courses & to prepare them for their professional careers The book- offers practical strategies for using language to achieve clear persuasive writing;- provides clear explanations of underlying principles;- contains samples of good & improvable writing leading the student step-by-step through the whole writing process;- focuses on the genres & styles of writing that nursing & midwifery students are typically asked for With regular summaries learning aids checklists & a glossary of key terms nursing & midwifery students at all levels will find this book easy to follow & handy to refer to for help with the writing they need to do throughout their course

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Writing Skills for Veterinarians addresses how to develop & hone veterinary medical & scientific writing techniques 280 pages 25 black & white images Englar Ryane E ...

This important new resource offers practical guidance on writing psychoeducational reports that directly respond to referral concerns The authors provide recommendations & assessment information in a format easily understood by parents teachers & other educational & mental health professionals Filled with numerous practice exercises sample reports helpful checklists & end of chapter questions this invaluable guide provides an approach to writing reports that will help school psychologists better meet the needs of the individualized education program (IEP) team teachers parents & others working with the child ...

Writing with Power is a guide for the student writing an essay the professional writer working on a story or the manager writing a memo for a tight deadline As Elbow explains Writing with power doesn't just mean getting power over readers It means getting power over yourself & over the writing process knowing what you are doing as you write; figuring out what you really mean; being in charge having control; not feeling stuck or helpless or intimidated I am particularly interested in this second kind of power in writing & I have found that without it you seldom achieve the first kind For the second edition Elbow has written a new introduction in which he discusses in detail the mysterious

Dimensions of Writing with Power
- voice quality & bad writing wrongness & felt sense & sharing written work with others


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Expert writing advice from the editor of the Boston Globe best-seller The Writer's Home Companion Dissertation writers need strong practical advice as well as someone to assure them that their struggles aren't unique Joan Bolker midwife to more than one hundred dissertations & co-founder of the Harvard Writing Center offers invaluable suggestions for the graduate-student writer Using positive reinforcement she begins by reminding thesis writers that being able to devote themselves to a project that truly interests them can be a pleasurable adventure She encourages them to pay close attention to their writing method in order to discover their individual work strategies that promote productivity; to stop feeling fearful that they may disappoint their advisors or family members; & to tailor their theses to their own writing style & personality needs Using field-tested strategies she assists the student through the entire thesis-writing process offering advice on choosing a topic & an advisor on disciplining one's self to work at least fifteen minutes each day; setting short-term deadlines on revising & defing the thesis & on life & publication after the dissertation Bolker makes writing the dissertation an enjoyable challenge ...

' Man perishes; his corpse turns to dust; all his relatives pass away But writings make him remembered' In ancient Egypt words had magical power Inscribed on tombs & temple walls coffins & statues or inked onto papyri hieroglyphs give us a unique insight into the life of the Egyptian mind For this remarkable new collection Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson has freshly translated a rich & diverse range of ancient Egyptian writings into modern English including tales of shipwreck & wonder first-hand accounts of battles & natural disasters obelisk inscriptions mortuary spells funeral hymns songs satires & advice on life from a pharaoh to his son Spanning over two millennia with many pieces appearing in a general anthology for the first time this is the essential guide to a complex sophisticated culture Translated with an introduction by Toby Wilkinson ...

These are unique stories of timeless wisdom & understanding from the Zen Masters With rich & fascinating tales of swords tigers tea flowers & dogs the writings of the Masters challenge every perception
- & seek to bring all readers closer to enlightenment Throughout history some books have changed the world They have transformed the way we see ourselves
- & each other They have inspired debate dissent war & revolution They have enlightened outraged provoked & comforted They have enriched lives
- & destroyed them Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers pioneers radicals & visionaries whose ideas shook civilization & helped make us who we are


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A Junior Library Guild Selection Reading books is fun but what about making them? Armed with new colored pencils Henrietta&s ready to try Peek over her shoulder as she draws the story of a brave young girl a three-headed monster & an impossibly wide world of adventure Whether read aloud to a toddler or discovered by a young reader Liniers&s celebration of the creative process is sure to make everyone want to bring out their pencils ...

Writing longhand isn't a chore when you can turn your notes into mini works of art Grocery lists to-do lists sticky notes make them look more like art rather than work with Written by Hand There's no getting around the fact that typing on keyboards & screens is the new norm but the simple meditative art of writing words by hand can't be forgotten! Written by Hand is a guide designed to give you a new appreciation of writing Everyday notes & lists don't have to be mundane scribbles; with a little practice you can make them works of art! Written By Hand walks you through the habits & skills needed to turn everyday scrawls into miniature pieces of art that are both wonderful to look at & fun to "draw" With walk-throughs of various lettering styles examinations of personal writing habits interesting facts on handwriting & calligraphy & plenty of practice pages to use in your own h&-lettering practice Written by Hand is an immersive guide to the written word ...