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Presentation:Selected Other Topics

By | Feb. 19, 2009
Some basics on the following: (1) literature searching, (2) avoiding plagiarism, (3) quoting and citing, (4) copyrights and patents, (5) writing style, (6) preparing a curriculum vitae, (7) asking for...

Presentation:Writing and Publishing a Book

By | Feb. 19, 2009
...Main topics include finding a publisher, preparing a proposal, receiving a contract, and preparing the manuscript. Also discusses converting a dissertation (thesis) into a book.

Topics: The publishing process, Academic writing and style

Presentation:Preparing a Grant Proposal

By | Feb. 19, 2009
...t will persuade funders to provide support. Among topics addressed: finding sources of funding, preparing a grant proposal, and avoiding common problems. Also provided: guidance on writing progress re...

Book:Other Types of Scientific Writing

By | Feb. 19, 2009
Lessons on preparing review articles, letters to the editor, book reviews, grant proposals, curricula vitae, case reports, and theses.

Book:Writing and Publishing Scientific Papers, Part 4

By | Feb. 19, 2009
Lessons on preparing the title and abstract. Lessons about the editorial process and submitting an article. Course review and evaluation.

Topics: The publishing process, Scientific writing