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Second edition. |
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1 online resource (ix, 265 pages) : illustrations. |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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data file rda |
| Series |
Elsevier insights |
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Elsevier insights.
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| Summary |
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. |
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Print version record. |
| Contents |
Document structure : the requirements for each section -- Specific types of documents -- Referencing, editorial conventions, revising, proofreading -- Writing style -- Presenting your work orally. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 265). |
| Subject |
Technical writing.
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Technical writing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Communication in science.
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Communication in engineering.
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Communication of technical information.
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Rédaction technique.
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Rédaction technique -- Guides, manuels, etc.
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Information scientifique.
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Communication en ingénierie.
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Information technique.
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technical writing.
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Communication in engineering
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Communication in science
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Communication of technical information
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Technical writing
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Electronic books.
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manuals (instructional materials)
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handbooks.
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Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Silyn-Roberts, Heather. Writing for science and engineering. Second edition. Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2013 9780080982854 (DLC) 2012948173 (OCoLC)846911876 |
| ISBN |
9780080982861 (electronic bk.) |
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0080982867 (electronic bk.) |
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9780080982854 |
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0080982859 |
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AU@ 000050174888 |
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CHNEW 001010757 |
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DEBBG BV042315051 |
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DEBSZ 405345518 |
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NZ1 14563721 |
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NZ1 15190897 |
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AU@ 000068926672 |
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