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Communicating Rocks: Writing, Speaking, and Thinking About Geology

By Peter Copeland

Book information

Publisher
Pearson
Year
2011
ISBN
0321689674, 9780321689672
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3409528 bytes)
Pages
160\158
Topic
Geology
Time added
2017-09-18 20:34:55
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Description

Scientific endeavor begins with asking questions about the nature of the world around us and gathering data, but this work cannot be complete without effectively communicating the conclusions and data found. Communicating Rocks: Writing, Speaking, and Thinking about Geology not only makes the case for balancing science with writing and speaking, but makes the case that one cannot have the former without the latter. Instruction concerning the rules and styles of writing and speaking are addressed in relation to technical concerns specific to the Earth sciences, illustrating the importance of effective communication in geologic investigations. The book includes guidance on how to write an effective research paper, and the creation of PowerPoints, posters, a thesis, funding proposals, and more is covered in detail.

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