Cover
Half Title
A Practical Guide to Scientific Writing in Chemistry: Scientific Papers, Research Grants and Book Proposals
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Preface
Author
Acknowledgments
1. Concept and Overview
1.1 Scientific Writing
1.2 Overview of Scientific Writings
1.3 Why Is Writing and Publishing Important to Scientists?
1.4 Characteristics of Scientific Writings
1.5 Writing Scientifically
Further Reading
References
2. Getting Ready
2.1 The Research Stage
2.2 Manuscript Planning Stage
2.3 Manuscript Preparation Stage
Further Reading
References
3. Research Paper Title
3.1 Functions of the Title
3.2 Types of Titles
3.3 Grammatical Structure of Titles
3.4 Writing the Title
Further Reading
References
4. Authorship, Acknowledgments, Competing Interests and References
4.1 Authorship
4.2 Competing Interests
4.3 Acknowledgment(s) Section
4.4 References
Further Reading
References
5. Textual and Video Abstracts
5.1 Functions of the Textual Abstract
5.2 Types of Textual Abstracts
5.3 Writing the Textual Abstract
5.4 Video Abstracts
5.4.1 Types of Video Abstracts
5.4.2 Benefits of Video Abstracts
5.4.3 Contents of Video Abstracts
5.4.4 Materials for Making a Video Abstract
5.4.5 Making a Video Abstract
Further Reading
References
6. Keywords and Phrases
6.1 Functions of Keywords and Phrases
6.2 Selecting Keywords and Phrases
Further Reading
References
7. Graphical Abstract
7.1 Functions of the Graphical Abstract
7.2 Types of Graphical Abstracts
7.3 Creating a Graphical Abstract
7.4 Software for Creating Graphical Abstracts
Further Reading
References
8. Highlights
8.1 Functions of Highlights
8.2 Writing Highlights
Further Reading
References
9. Introductory Section of a Research Paper
9.1 Functions of the Introductory Section of a Research Paper
9.2 Writing a Move-Based Introductory Section of a Research Paper
9.3 Use of Tenses and References in the Introductory Section of a Research Paper
Further Reading
References
10. Materials and Methods Section of a Research Paper
10.1 Functions of the Materials and Methods Section
10.2 Writing the Materials and Methods Section
10.3 Using Geographical Maps in Materials and Methods Section
Further Reading
References
11. Results Section of Research Papers
11.1 Functions of the Results Section of a Research Paper
11.2 Results: Photographs, Sketches, Flowcharts, Tables or Graphs?
11.3 Preparation of Photographs
11.4 Drawing Sketches and Flowcharts
11.5 Drawing Graphs
11.6 Drawing Tables
11.7 Writing Captions for Figures and Tables
11.8 Presenting Figures and Tables
11.9 Credit Line in Figure and Table Captions
Further Reading
References
12. Discussion Section
12.1 Functions of the Discussion Section
12.2 Writing the Discussion Section β Telling the Story
12.3 Detailed Elements of the Discussion Section
Further Reading
References
13. Conclusion Section
13.1 Function of the Conclusion Section of a Research Paper
13.2 Writing the Conclusion Section
Further Reading
References
14. Summary of Research Paper Sections
Further Reading
15. Short Communication Papers
15.1 Research Papers Versus Short Communication Papers
15.2 Writing a Short Communication
15.3 References
References
16. Review Papers
16.1 Functions of a Review Paper
16.2 Types of Review Papers
16.2.1 Method of Preparation
16.2.2 Specific Objective of Review
16.2.3 Mandate of Review
16.3 Writing a Review Paper
16.3.1 Preparation
16.3.2 Writing and Referencing
16.4 Elements of a Review Paper
Further Reading
References
17. Perspective Papers
17.1 Functions of a Perspective Paper
17.2 Writing a Perspective Paper
Reference
18. Cover Letters
18.1 Functions of a Cover Letter
18.2 Writing a Cover Letter for Research and Communication Papers
18.3 Writing a Cover Letter for Review and Perspective Papers
References
19. The Publishing Process
19.1 Processes Published Papers Undergo
19.2 The Submission Process
19.3 The Peer-Review Process
19.3.1 Editorial Assessment
19.3.2 Peer-Review
19.3.3 Responding to Peer-Review Comments
19.4 Publication of Manuscript
Further Reading
References
20. Poster Presentation
20.1 Scientific Posters
20.2 Features of an Effective and an Appealing Scientific Poster
20.3 Software Packages for Preparing Scientific Posters
20.4 Getting Started with the Poster
20.5 Components of Scientific Posters
20.5.1 Poster Format and Layout Design
20.5.2 Excessive Information Load
20.5.3 Inappropriate Color Choice and Color Overuse
20.5.4 Poster Size, Title, Section Headings, Authors and Their Addresses and Body Text
20.5.5 Background, Objective, Methodology and Results Sections
20.5.6 Conclusion Section and QR Code
20.6 Poster Presentation
Further Reading
References
21. Oral Presentations
21.1 Oral Presentation in Science
21.2 Features of a Good Scientific Oral Presentation
21.3 Software Packages for Preparing Scientific Oral Presentations
21.4 Parts of a Scientific Oral Presentation
21.5 Getting Started with Oral Presentation
21.5.1 Planning
21.5.2 Creating
21.5.3 Practicing
21.5.4 Presenting
Further Reading
References
22. Research Grant Proposals
22.1 Research Grant Proposals Versus Research Papers
22.2 Components of a Research Grant Proposal
22.3 Winning a Research Grant
22.3.1 Eligibility Criteria
22.3.2 Funder Objectives
22.3.3 Funding Merit of Research
22.3.4 Proposal Prepared According to Guidelines
22.4 Writing a Research Grant Proposal
Further Reading
Reference
23. Grant Proposal Title and Applicants' Details
23.1 Function of a Grant Proposal Title and How to Write a Grant Proposal Title
23.2 Details of Applicant(s)
Further Reading
References
24. Grant Proposal Abstract and Summary
24.1 Abstract Versus Summary
24.2 Function of a Grant Proposal Abstract and Summary
24.3 Writing a Grant Proposal Abstract and Summary
Further Reading
References
25. Research Proposal Introduction
25.1 Functions of the Introductory Section of a Research Grant Proposal
25.2 Writing the Introductory Section of a Research Grant Proposal
25.2.1 Establishing the Territory/Context
25.2.2 Establishing Gap in the Territory
25.2.3 Specific Aim β Filling the Gap
25.2.4 Objectives
25.2.5 Significance β Usefulness of Research
Further Reading
References
26. Background and Literature Review of a Research Grant Proposal
26.1 Functions of the Background and Literature Review Section of a Research Grant Proposal
26.2 Writing the Background and Literature Review Section of a Research Grant Proposal
Further Reading
References
27. Methodology of a Research Grant Proposal
27.1 Function of the Methodology Section of a Research Grant Proposal
27.2 Writing the Methodology Section of a Research Grant Proposal
Further Reading
References
28. Budgeting
28.1 Function of the Budget Section of a Research Grant Proposal
28.2 Writing the Budget Section of a Research Grant Proposal
28.2.1 Direct Costs
28.2.2 Indirect Costs
28.3 Budget Justification and Budget Summary of a Research Grant Proposal
Further Reading
References
29. Timeline
29.1 Function of the Timeline Section of a Research Grant Proposal
29.2 Writing the Timeline Section of a Research Grant Proposal
Reference
30. Summary of Research Grant Components
31. Research Grant Proposal Review Process
31.1 Research Grant Proposal Review
31.2 Final Outcomes
Further Reading
References
32. Book Proposals
32.1 Types of Books
32.2 Choosing a Publisher
32.3 Writing a Book Proposal
32.3.1 Book Type and Title
32.3.2 Author(s) Information
32.3.3 Brief Author Biography
32.3.4 Background and Aim of the Book
32.3.5 Book Description
32.3.6 Unique Features and Potential Price
32.3.7 Competing Books and Their Prices
32.3.8 Table of Contents and Sample Chapter
32.3.9 Book Specifications
32.3.10 Software for Preparing Draft Copy
32.3.11 Timeframe for Submitting a Draft of the Proposed Book
32.3.12 Marketing Opportunity/Audience
32.3.13 Potential Reviewers
32.3.14 Funding Information
32.4 The Review Process
Further Reading
Appendix I: General Resources on Writing
Appendix I: General Resources on Writing
Appendix II: Point-by-Point Responses to Peer-Review Comments for a Hypothetical Paper Based on the Suggestions Given in Section 19.3.3
Appendix III: Sample Grant Proposals
Appendix IV: Sample Book Proposal
Index