To be useful, scientific research needs to be explained clearly to others—to colleagues, to administrators, to foundations and governmental bodies, and to the public. The classic How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper gives both beginning scientists and experienced researchers practical advice on writing about their work and publishing what they write. The core of the book consists of a how-to guide to writing and publishing research articles, explaining every step of the process, from choosing a suitable publisher to presenting the results of your work and citing references. In addition to the information on writing, this book provides additional advice for the scientist of the twenty-first century:

• What ethical issues are important in scientific publishing?
• What should a scientist know about rights and permissions?
• How does a scientist write a grant proposal or prepare progress reports for administrators?
• What should a scientist know to work well with the media or to write for a general audience?

By Robert A. Day and Barbara Gastel

ISBN: 978-0-313-33040-7; 2006; 302 pages; softbound