While drafting your writing or presentation materials, it is important to keep in mind the context for which you are writing. Academic and scientific writing (i.e., research studies, class assignments, etc.) uses a different tone from a tweet, blog post, or podcast for example. The purpose of your writing and the audience for your piece should play key roles in how you draft your materials.
Here are some resources to help you prepare and keep your writing in an academic/scientific context:
Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words by
Telling people about research is just as important as doing it. But many competent researchers are wary of scientific writing, despite its importance for sharpening scientific thinking, advancing their career, obtaining funding for their work and growing the prestige of their institution. This second edition of David Lindsay's popular book Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words presents a way of thinking about writing that builds on the way good scientists think about research. The simple principles in this book will help you to clarify the objectives of your work and present your results with impact. Fully updated throughout, with practical examples of good and bad writing, an expanded chapter on writing for non-scientists and a new chapter on writing grant applications, this book makes communicating research easier and encourages researchers to write confidently. It is an ideal reference for researchers preparing journal articles, posters, conference presentations, reviews and popular articles; for students preparing theses; and for researchers whose first language is not English. Makes it easy to understand what goes where in scientific publications and, equally importantly, why Reinforces principles with examples of good and bad writing Addresses new issues for publishing, including open access and predatory journals Emphasizes writing effectively in other media that scientists must use, including conference papers, posters, theses, reviews, popular articles and grant applications Explains the principles behind writing and how it affects readers rather than proposing recipes for good writing
Scientific Writing and Publishing in Medicine and Health Sciences by
Schreiben und Publizieren gehören zum Kerngeschäft von Wissenschaftler*Innen. Die hohe Qualität von Forschungsergebnissen allein reicht jedoch oftmals nicht aus, um diese in einem renommierten Journal platzieren zu können, denn ganz verschiedene Aspekte nehmen Einfluss auf den Publikationsprozess. Der Weg bis zur Veröffentlichung eines Aufsatzes wird häufig als schwierig und frustrierend wahrgenommen. Die Publikation ist eine Kurzanleitung zum effektiven Schreiben und Veröffentlichen wissenschaftlicher Artikel. Sie bietet Autor*Innen Schlüsselinformationen zu zwölf Schritten des Schreib- und Publikationsprozesses, vom Anfangen mit dem Schreiben bis zum Umgang mit den Gutachterkommentaren von Journalen. Klar, prägnant und leicht lesbar gibt der Band Hintergrundinformationen (''Was Sie wissen sollten'') sowie konkrete Ratschläge (''Was Sie tun sollten'') und fasst die wichtigsten zu beachtenden Punkte in Checklisten zusammen. Autor*Innen können die Kurzanleitung als Ganzes lesen, sie aber auch als Nachschlagewerk verwenden, um während des Schreibens Ratschläge auf konkrete Fragen zu erhalten. Das Buch erhöht die Freude am Schreiben wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten und zeigt effektive Methoden zur Veröffentlichung in guten Journalen. Die Publikation erscheint zweisprachig, in Englisch und Deutsch.
Academic Writing Skills for International Students by
This engaging guide will equip students who are non-native speakers of English with the tools and confidence to respond effectively and appropriately to written assignments at university. It supports students in the development of essential writing skills, such as structuring paragraphs and building an argument, and provides practical guidance on adhering to the conventions of academic writing. It guides students systematically through a series of text analyses which bring out key linguistic and rhetorical features, making complex textual issues manageable and understandable for learners of all abilities. This is an ideal self-study aid for non-native English speakers, both on pre-sessional language courses and on degree programmes, who need to get to grips with the conventions of academic writing.
