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Book Synopsis: Scientific writing is often dry, wordy, and difficult to understand. But, as Anne E. Greene shows in Writing Science in Plain English, writers from all scientific disciplines can learn to produce clear, concise prose by mastering just a few simple principles. This short, focused guide presents a dozen such principles based on what readers need in order to understand complex information, including concrete subjects, strong verbs, consistent terms, and organized paragraphs. The author, a biologist and an experienced teacher of scientific writing, illustrates each principle with real-life examples of both good and bad writing and shows how to revise bad writing to make it clearer and more concise. She ends each chapter with practice exercises so that readers can come away with new writing skills after just one sitting. Writing Science in Plain English can help writers at all levels of their academic and professional careers—undergraduate students working on research reports, established scientists writing articles and grant proposals, or agency employees working to follow the Plain Writing Act. This essential resource is the perfect companion for all who seek to write science effectively.
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Are you tired of struggling to understand complex scientific writing? Look no further than the groundbreaking book, "Writing Science in Plain English." This concise and practical guide will equip writers from all scientific disciplines with the tools they need to produce clear and concise prose. Mastering the principles outlined in this book, such as using concrete subjects and strong verbs, will revolutionize your writing and make it more accessible to readers. Say goodbye to dry, wordy writing and start communicating your scientific ideas effectively.
Written by Anne E. Greene, a biologist and experienced teacher of scientific writing, this book is filled with real-life examples of both good and bad writing. Learn from the mistakes of others and discover how to revise your own writing to make it clearer and more concise. With practice exercises at the end of each chapter, you can develop your writing skills in just one sitting. Say goodbye to convoluted scientific reports and hello to writing that resonates with your audience.
Whether you're an undergraduate student working on research reports, an established scientist writing articles and grant proposals, or an agency employee striving to follow the Plain Writing Act, "Writing Science in Plain English" is the essential resource you've been searching for. Unlock your full writing potential and watch your scientific ideas come alive on the page. Take the first step towards becoming a master of scientific communication today!
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