TY  - BOOK
AU  - Silyn-Roberts,Heather
TI  - Writing for science and engineering: papers, presentations and reports 
T2  - Elsevier insights
SN  - 9780080982861
U1  - 808.06/6 23
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Amsterdam, Boston
PB  - Elsevier
KW  - Technical writing
KW  - Handbooks, manuals, etc
KW  - Communication in science
KW  - Communication in engineering
KW  - Communication of technical information
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 265); Document structure : the requirements for each section -- Specific types of documents -- Referencing, editorial conventions, revising, proofreading -- Writing style -- Presenting your work orally
N2  - Learning how to write clearly and concisely is an integral part of furthering your research career; however, doing so is not always easy. In this fully updated and revised edition, Dr. Silyn-Roberts explains in plain English the steps to writing abstracts, theses, journal papers, funding bids, literature reviews, and more. The book also examines preparing seminar and conference presentations. Written in a practical and easy to follow style specifically for postgraduate students in Engineering and Sciences, this book is essential in learning how to create powerful documents. Writing for Science and Engineering will prove invaluable in all areas of research and writing due its clear, concise style. The practical advice contained within the pages alongside numerous examples to aid learning will make the preparation of documentation much easier for all students. Written in modular format, so you only need to access the relevant chapterCovers a wide range of document and presentation types. Includes easy-to-understand rules to improve writing
UR  - http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780080982854
ER  -