Technical writing for publication in journals and for presentation : simple procedures and practical tips in developing a thesis or a research report for a refereed journal and for oral or poster presentation /
Ofelia K. Bautista, Teresita L. Rosario, Roberto K. Bautista.
- Los Banos, College, Laguna : University of the Philippines Los Banos and University of the Philippines Los Banos Foundation, Inc., 2017, c2012.
- 218 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The technical paper -- Why publish a research paper -- Selecting the journal for publishing a paper -- Overcoming problems in writing -- Getting ready to write -- The title and by- line -- The abstract, key words, summary, and acknowledgment -- The introduction -- Material and methods -- Planning the results and discussion and presenting the data -- Constructing tables -- Entries, footnotes, and other information in tables -- Preparation of line graphs -- Preparation of bar graphs -- Other graphics -- Indicating statistical significance in graphs -- Interpreting data -- Language usage -- The last phase of publishing a paper -- Preparing a technical paper for oral presentation -- Transposing a technical paper into a poster paper.
"Most often, the preparation of the technical publication is perceived as the stumbling block in the effective communication of the information generated from research. This book helps students and researchers in converting the product of their work into a publishable form with a high probability of acceptance in a refereed journal. It guides you through the fundamentals of technical writing for publication and presentation. How to write the various components of a scientific paper - Title, Abstract, Key Words, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, and Summary and Conclusion are sequentially discussed featuring step-by-step instructions, practical tips, and don'ts to build up your skills in writing the paper. The writing style is conversational and the presentation of the techniques are straightforward, easy to understand, and simple to follow. Numerous examples in almost every chapter are included to fully convey a given concept, idea, or guideline. The tables, graphs, and illustrations give you self-confidence in presenting and interpreting data, thus, enabling you to overcome your resistance to start writing a technical paper, and developing your capability in the process. How to prepare a paper for oral and poster presentation is also discussed. Verbiage has no place in scientific writing, and a chapter on how to avoid wordiness helps you choose the right or better words and phrases to effect clarity and conciseness in your paper. Guidelines for Contributors of different journals are included in the later part of the book for further polishing your paper for submission to a particular journal. The traditional method of writing by hand is represented by an icon in each chapter title; it is complementary to the cover design which reflects an updated use of technology in writing and presenting a technical paper."--Back cover