Microbiology: Citing & Writing

By inspiring scientists and science communicators alike to think more deeply about their work, this book reaffirms that the integrity of the communication of science is vital to a healthy relationship between science and society today.

A step-by-step guidebook that includes detailed explanations, examples, and supplemental materials.

Practical advice on preparing and publishing journal articles as well as succeeding in other communication-related aspects of a scientific career.

The definitive style resource for thousands of established and aspiring technical writers.

Authoritative recommendations on all matters of writing style and citation.

With chapters devoted to each of the main fields in the basic biological sciences, this book offers a guide to the best and most up-to-date resources in biology. It is appropriate for anyone interested in searching the biological literature, from undergraduate students to faculty, researchers, and librarians.

Write It Up offers a practical and revealing look at how productive researchers write strong articles. The book's guiding idea is that academics should write to make an impact, not just to get something published somewhere. Your work will be more influential if you approach it reflectively and strategically.

Provides guidelines for preparing papers and presentations so that your message can be transmitted clearly and concisely to the reader or listener.

This book covers all essential aspects of writing scientific research articles.

Practical and easy to use, this book presents students with all of the techniques and information they need to communicate their scientific ideas, insights, and discoveries.