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Real Science in Clear English: A Guide to Scientific Writing for the Global Market by Cathryn Roos
Call Number: Ebook

Publication Date: 2019

"This book is a timely go-to resource for any professionals wishing to communicate with the growing number of readers whose first language is not English."
The Craft of Scientific Writing by Michael Alley
Call Number: Ebook

Publication Date: 2018

"[This book] is designed to help scientists and engineers - both professionals already active in the disciplines as well as students preparing to enter the professions - write about their work clearly and effectively. Written for use as a text in courses on scientific writing, the book includes many useful suggestions about approaching a wide variety of writing tasks from journal papers to grant proposals and from emails to formal reports, as well as a concise guide to style and usage appropriate for scientific writing."
Don't Be Such a Scientist: Talking Substance in an Age of Style by Randy Olson
Call Number: Ebook

Publication Date: 2018

"Don't Be Such a Scientist, Second Edition is a cutting and irreverent manual to making your voice heard in an age of attacks on science. Invaluable for anyone looking to break out of the boxes of academia or research, Olson's writing will inspire readers to "make science human"--and to enjoy the ride along the way."
An editor's guide to writing and publishing science by Michael E. Hochberg
Call Number: eBook

Publication Date: 2019

"A good research paper is more than just a clear, concise, scientific expose. It is a document that needs to go beyond the science to attract attention. There are both strict and less definable norms for doing this, but many authors are unaware as to what they are or their use. Publishing is rapidly changing, and needs to be explained with a fresh perspective. Simply writing good, clear, concise, science is no longer enough-there is a different mind-set now required that students need to adopt if they are to succeed."

Demystifying Academic Writing by Zhihui Fang
Call Number: 808.02 F211de

Publication Date: 2021

"Assuming no technical knowledge, this text is ideal for both non-native and native English speakers, and suitable for courses in academic writing, rhetoric and composition, and language/literacy education."
Avoid Plagiarism by Thomas Lancaster
Call Number: 808.02 L245av

Publication Date: 2020

"Avoid Plagiarism makes understanding plagiarism simple, giving you the know-how to write confidently and independently. Get clear guidance on exactly what plagiarism is; Learn how to avoid unintentionally plagiarizing the work of others Find out how to correctly credit your sources."
Critical Writing: a guide to writing a paper using the concepts and processes of critical thinking by Gerald Nosich
Call Number: 808.02 N897cr

Publication Date: 2021

"This step-by-step guide shows: -how to construct a thesis statement and the other main points that constitute the structure of the paper; -how to write the paragraphs that make up the body of the paper; -how to engage in productive research in a planned, self-directed way; -how to make a point clear--not just grammatically or stylistically but also how to clearly convey ideas to an audience; -how to think your way through the numerous unanticipated issues (including aspects of grammatical correctness, transitions, and many others) that arise while writing papers. Each step provides close and careful processes for carrying out each of these tasks, through the use of critical thinking."
College Writing for Dummies by Joe Giampalmi
Call Number: Ebook

Publication Date: 2022

"This book is the ideal companion for any introductory college writing course and tracks the curriculum of a typical English Composition, College Writing, English 101, or Writing & Rhetoric course. You'll learn composition techniques, style, language, and grammar tips, and discover how to plan, write, and revise your material."

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