How to Write a Paper (HOW - How To)

How to Write a Paper is the essential guide for authors wishing to have their scientific paper published. The third edition, written by experienced international editors, has been completely updated and includes a new chapter on electronic submissions. Topics covered include:

• Structure of a scientific paper
  
• References
  
• Electronic submissions
  
• How to write a letter
  
• How to write an abstract for a scientific meeting
  
• How to write a case report
  
• How to write a review
  
• What a publisher does
  
• Who should be an author
  
• Style: what it is and why it matters
  
• Ethics of publications
  
• Electronic publishing

At a time when specialist publishing is undergoing major changes, How to Write a Paper provides the essential background and practical information required by authors worldwide. This book is also suitable for science students.