Scientific Writing: Easy When You Know How
- ISBN-10
- 0470716010
- ISBN-13
- 9780470716014
- Series
- Scientific Writing
- Category
- Medical
- Pages
- 292
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-07-01
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Authors
- Elizabeth Elliott, Jennifer Peat, Louise Baur
Description
This comprehensive and practical book covers the basics of grammar as well as the broad brush issues such as writing a grant application and selling to your potential audience. The clear explanations are expanded and lightened with helpful examples and telling quotes from the giants of good writing. These experienced writers and teachers make scientific writing enjoyable.
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