How to Write a Successful Science Thesis - The Concise Guide for Students
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| Verlag | Wiley-VCH |
| Auflage | 2006 |
| Seiten | 223 |
| Format | 17,1 x 1,3 x 24,2 cm |
| Gewicht | 468 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| ISBN-10 | 3527312986 |
| EAN | 9783527312986 |
| Bestell-Nr | 52731298A |
Every student can benefit from extra help with matters of organization and style in the writing of term papers, theses, and dissertations - as a precursor to better grades and greater respect. This handy guide from the best-selling author team of "The Art of Scientific Writing" shows how to achieve maximum benefit with relatively little effort. Based on a proven concept that assumes no special talent for writing, the book will be ofgreat value to both native and non-native speakers of English. The treatment is rich in examples and challenging problems (with solutions provided in an appendix), applicable either in conjunction with a course or for self-study.
Inhaltsverzeichnis:
Introduction
STYLE AND METHODS
The Laboratory Notebook
Literature Work
Getting Started: Outline and First Draft
Writing Style
Writing Techniques
THE COMPONENTS OF A THESIS
Title, Title Page
Dedication, Preface, Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Abstract
Introduction, Definition of the Problem
Results
Discussion
Conclusions
Experimental Section
Bibliography
Appendices, Miscellaneous Other Sections
SPECIAL ELEMENTS
Footnotes
Numbers, Quantities, Units, and Functions
Mathematical Expressions and Equations
Tables
Figures
SOLUTIONS TO THE CHALLENGES
INDEX
Rezension:
"This book can be recommended for science students of every level who have to prepare a thesis."
Engineering in Life Sciences
"... this is an excellent book which all students should read ..."
Chromatographia February 07
