Scientific Style and Format : The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers

ISBN 10: 097796650X / ISBN 13: 9780977966509

Editore: Scion Publishing Limited, 2006

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Titolo: Scientific Style and Format : The CSE Manual...

Casa editrice: Scion Publishing Limited

Data di pubblicazione: 2006

Legatura: Rilegato

Condizione: Very Good

Edizione: 7 Edition.

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Scientific Style and Format is the most recognised, authoritative reference for authors, editors, publishers, students and translators in all areas of science and related fields. This 7th edition has been completely updated and expanded to reflect changes in recommendations from authoritative international bodies. New chapters cover the responsibilities of authors, editors and peer reviewers in scientific publication and discuss copyright requirements and practices. The chapters on books and journals provide advice pertinent to both electronic and print publication. The book covers both American and British styles. Contents: PART 1 PUBLISHING FUNDAMENTALS; Chapter 1 Elements of a Scientific Publication; Chapter 2 Publication Policies and Practices; Chapter 3 The Basics of Copyright; PART 2 GENERAL STYLE CONVENTIONS; Chapter 4 Alphabets, Symbols, and Signs; Chapter 5 Punctuation and Related Marks; Chapter 6 Spelling, Word Formation and Division, Plurals, and Possessives; Chapter 7 Prose Style and Word Choices; Chapter 8 Names and Personal Designations; Chapter 9 Capitalization; Chapter 10 Type Styles, Excerpts, Quotations, and Ellipses; Chapter 11 Abbreviations; Chapter 12 Numbers, Units, Mathematical Expressions, and Statistics; Chapter 13 Time and Dates; Chapter 14 Geographic Designations; PART 3 SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC CONVENTIONS; Chapter 15 The Electromagnetic Spectrum; Chapter 16 Subatomic Particles, Chemical Elements, and Related Notations; Chapter 17 Chemical Formulas and Names; Chapter 18 Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics; Chapter 19 Analytical Methods; Chapter 20 Drugs and Pharmacokinetics; Chapter 21 Genes, Chromosomes, and Related Molecules; Chapter 22 Taxonomy and Nomenclature; Chapter 23 Structure and Function; Chapter 24 Disease Names; Chapter 25 The Earth; Chapter 26 Astronomical Objects and Time Systems; PART 4 TECHNICAL ELEMENTS OF PUBLICATIONS; Chapter 27 Journal Style and Format; Chapter 28 Books, Technical Reports, Conference Proceedings, and Other Monographs; Chapter 29 References; Chapter 30 Accessories to Text: Tables, Figures, and Indexes; Chapter 31 Typography and Manuscript Preparation; Chapter 32 Proof Correction; Bibliography.

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Comprehensive guidance on scientific style and format from a truly authoritative source. --Medical Writing, December 2013