Scientific Papers and Presentations; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface to the First Edition; Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the Third Edition; 1. The Semantic Environment of Science; 1.1 The Semantic Environment; 1.2 Basic Semantic Elements in Communication; References; 2. Before You Begin; 2.1 Kinds of Scientific Communication; 2.2 Sources of Help; 2.3 Of Pencils, Mice, and Cyberspace; References; 3. Organizing and Writing a Rough Draft; 3.1 Thinking and Writing; 3.2 Prewriting Exercises; 3.2.1 Think Before You Write; 3.2.2 Talk Before You Write.
3.2.3 Brainstorm, Freewrite, or Make a List on Paper3.2.4 Outline; 3.2.5 Write a Rough Abstract First; 3.2.6 Start in the Middle; 3.2.7 Get Rid of Your Inhibitions; 3.3 Organization and Development; 3.4 Coordinating Organization and Development; 3.4.1 The Point of Emphasis; 3.4.2 Transitions; 3.5 Writing the Rough Draft; 3.6 Examples; References; 4. Searching and Reviewing Scientific Literature; 4.1 Planning the Literature Search; 4.1.1 Visit the Library; 4.1.2 Allow Time; 4.1.3 Isolate Your Objectives; 4.1.4 Document Carefully; 4.1.5 Be Selective; 4.1.6 Verify.
4.1.7 Be Willing to Quit and Create Something Useful; 4.1.8 Verify Again and Keep Up-to-Date; 4.2 Finding the Literature; 4.3 Selecting and Evaluating the Literature; 4.3.1 Sources to Use; 4.3.2 Evaluating Sources; 4.3.3 Using Unpublished References; 4.4 Reviews; References; 5. The Proposal; 5.1 The Graduate Proposal; 5.2 The Grant Proposal; 5.2.1 Content and Form; 5.2.2 Title and Title Page; 5.2.3 Executive Summary or Abstract; 5.2.4 Introduction; 5.2.5 Justification; 5.2.6 Literature Review; 5.2.7 Methods; 5.2.8 Conclusions; 5.2.9 References; 5.2.10 Budget and Time Frame; 5.2.11 Biographical Information.
5.3 Other Considerations; 5.4 Progress Reports; References; 6. Graduate Theses and Dissertations; 6.1 The Thesis and your Graduate Program; 6.1.1 Graduate College Requirements; 6.1.2 Style Sheets; 6.1.3 The Library; 6.1.4 Your Advisors; 6.1.5 Other Professionals; 6.2 Avoiding Problems; 6.2.1 Get Started Early; 6.2.2 Maintain Professional Relationships with Your Advisors; 6.2.3 Draw Up a Carefully Planned and Well-Written Proposal; 6.2.4 Maintain Accurate, Complete Data; 6.2.5 Write the Thesis as Your Work Progresses; 6.2.6 Be Proud of the Final Copy; 6.2.7 To Publish Is to Build Your Reputation.
6.2.8 Last-Minute Jobs Can Delay Graduation; 6.2.9 Finish Before You Go; 6.3 Planning the Thesis; 6.4 Forms for Theses; 6.4.1 The Traditional Thesis or Dissertation; 6.4.2 Theses or Dissertations Containing Journal Manuscripts; 6.4.2.1 The Master's Thesis Including a Journal Article; 6.4.2.2 Doctoral Dissertation Incorporating Journal Manuscripts; 6.4.3 Other Formats; 6.5 The Thesis Defense; References; 7. Publishing in Scientific Journals; 7.1 Planning and Writing the Paper; 7.2 Journal Manuscript Contents; 7.3 After the Paper is Written; 7.4 The Editing and Reviewing Process; References.
