Scientific English
Scientific English Books
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This volume clarifies complex grammatical concepts in clear, uncomplicated language, illustrating how simple the communication administer can be when one understands and follows a few basic rules. The author’s forceful style, enjoyable wit, and direct coverage of each area of grammar make Scientific English a valuable and readable pocket guide and desk reference for the writers, editors, and students who want to communicate in the most concise manner possible.
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Even as it serves as a clad english guide, I find this book to be petty in its partisanship. This is all the more nauseating considering the book is supposed to discuss scientific writing. I reluctantly urge it to my students, but am looking out for a more mature treatment of the theme. The author needs to grow up (and this recommendation is appearance from someone still in his twenties).
Rating: 2 / 5
An brilliant aid for scientists whose native tongue is not English, but also a helpful aid for any person that wishes to improve their written English skills. I frequently like the witty make and simplicity in which is written. In fact, the main thought from this textbook is that in simplicity lies the secret to adequately express your thoughts, whichever is the language. Furthermore, it provides helpful rules and hints for the proper use of expressions, words, adverbs, adjectives, etc. Mandatory!
Rating: 5 / 5
An brilliant book for a scientist whose mother language is not English.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have worked as a science novelist and editor for years and bought this book with the aim of using it when working with investigators writing papers, grants applications, etc. (especially with those investigators for whom English may be a second language). Overall I reckon the book is quite excellent, and provides clear and concise advice and guidance (as well as numerous examples) on proper English language.
Perhaps it is just a pet peeve of mine, but I take come forth with Mr. Day’s discussion of the use of the words “that” and “which.” Although he provides examples of how the meaning of a sentence can exchange with the alternate use of “that” and “which,” his conclusion is that, if it doesn’t exchange the sentence, use either. To quote from the book, Mr. Day says, “Who gives a damn?”
Well, I do. I’m not a “which-hunter,” as Mr. Day describes some, but there are specific instances where these words are to be used, even if the meaning of a sentence doesn’t exchange with either use, and he acknowledges this. Advocating a dismissive attitude about the rules is tantamount to propagating poor English in a society already stuffed with poor speakers and writers.
Despite this, I would urge this book to anyone wishing to improve his command of the English language.
Rating: 4 / 5
I’m a technical novelist by profession, and taught technical writing for 10 years. I’ve used this book and Day’s “How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper” as textbooks, as well as in the workplace. This is the most succinct, matter-of-fact, and helpful guide for scientific and technical writing on the market — and I’ve looked at an dreadfully lot of guides! It’s simple to use, and often very amusing. Also, it’s a excellent example of the clarity and brevity he advocates (this is not, unfortunately, right of many technical writing textbooks). Finally, I heartily concur with Day’s belief that “Simplicity of expression is a natural result of profound plotting.” I’ve heard many scientists deplore the poor state of scientific education in the U.S. and the rise of “terrible science.” In my attitude, this is the fault of scientists themselves for not making their methods and consequences more accessible to the general broadcast. Day’s guidelines are an vital step in the aptly direction, and I hope more scientists follow them.
Rating: 5 / 5