How to write and publish a scientific paper

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"This newly updated version of the classic guide to writing and publishing scientific papers provides the tools needed to succeed in the communication aspects of a scientific career"--Résumé de l'éditeur. Abstract: "This newly updated version of the classic guide to writing and publishing scientific papers provides the tools needed to succeed in the communication aspects of a scientific career"--Résumé de l'éditeur Content: Part I: Some preliminaries. What is scientific writing? Historical perspectives Approaching a writing project What is a scientific paper? Ethics in scientific publishing Where to submit your manuscript -- Part II: Preparing the text. How to prepare the title How to list the authors and addresses How to prepare the abstract How to write the introduction How to write the materials and methods section How to write the results How to write the discussion How to state the acknowledgments How to cite the references -- Part III: Preparing the tables and figures. How to design effective tables How to prepare effective graphs How to prepare effective photographs -- Part IV: Publishing the paper. Rights and permissions How to submit the manuscript The review process (how to deal with editors) The publishing process (how to deal with proofs) and after publication -- Part V: Doing other writing for publication. How to write a review paper How to write opinion (letters to the editor, editorials, and book reviews) How to write a book chapter or a book How to write for the public How to present a paper orally How to prepare a poster How to write a conference report -- Part VII: Scientific style. Use and misuse of English Avoiding jargon How and when to use abbreviations Writing clearly across cultures and media How to write science in English as a foreign language -- Part VIII: Other topics in scientific communication. How to write a thesis How to prepare a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and personal statement How to prepare grant proposals and progress reports How to write a recommendation letter : and how to ask for one How to work with the media How to provide peer review How to edit your own work How to seek a scientific-communication career -- Appendix 1: Selected journal title word abbreviations -- Appendix 2: Words and expressions to avoid -- Appendix 3: SI (Système International) prefixes and their abbreviations -- Appendix 4: Some helpful websites -- Glossary.