Writing for science and engineering papers, presentations and reports / [[Book] :]
Heather Silyn-Roberts.
- 2nd ed.
- London ; Waltham, MA : Elsevier, c2013.
- ix, 263 p. ; 24 cm.
- Elsevier insights. .
Document structure : the requirements for each section -- Specific types of documents -- Referencing, editorial conventions, revising, proofreading -- Writing style -- Presenting your work orally.
"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"--Publisher's website.
0080982859
016161564
Technical writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc. Communication in science. Communication in engineering. Communication of technical information.