Write Like a Chemist: A Guide and Resource

by Marin S. Robinson, Fredricka L. Stoller

Write Like a A Guide and Resource focuses on four types of writing that are common in the journal article, conference abstract, scientific poster, and research proposal. Users of the book will learn to write through a host of exercises, ranging in difficulty from correcting single words and sentences to writing professional-quality papers, abstracts, posters, and proposals.

This second edition of Write Like a Chemist has been updated to include new excerpts from the primary literature and other chemistry genres, updated tables and figures that can be consulted for chemistry-specific writing patterns and practices, infographics developed by inChemistry that convey essentials for writing conference abstracts and preparing scientific posters, a scientific poster template and corresponding model poster that can be used for poster creation, and updated exercises and task types. Additional resources for students and instructors have been placed on the Write Like a Chemist companion website, which includes exercises, answer keys, and a separate and secure section with materials for faculty adopting the book for a university course.

Kindle Edition

First published August 18, 2008

Reviews

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only read the module on writing a research proposal for ORP purposes. Useful, a lot of helpful tips - though mostly things I’ve already learned from prior experience. Still, definitely a worthwhile resource.

[John Jaksich · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is a good reference and guide for those who may need to 'brush-up' on seldom used skills of professional writing. One outstanding features is a short primer on grant writing. The book also contains a detailed index and it is thoroughly referenced, as well.