How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper vs On Writing: Which Should You Read?

Cover of How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper Robert A. Day · 1979 ★★★★☆ 4.0 223 pages · ≈ 4 h 08 m · Moderate

"This newly updated version of the classic guide to writing and publishing scientific papers provides the tools needed to succeed in the communication aspects of a scientific career"--Provided by publisher.

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Cover of On Writing On Writing Stephen King · 1999 ★★★★☆ 4.3 288 pages · ≈ 5 h 20 m · Moderate
“In the early ninties (it might have been 1992, but it's hard to remember when you're having a good time) I joined a rock and roll band composed mostly of writers.”

On Writing is both a textbook for writers and a memoir of Stephen's life and will, thus, appeal even to those who are not aspiring writers. If you've always wondered what led Steve to become a writer and how he came to…

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How to Write and Publish a Scientific PaperOn Writing
Goodreads 3.5 (4) 4.3 (326882)
Hardcover — 5.0 (1)
Google Books 4.5 (12) 4.0 (26)
Apple Books — 4.5 (740)

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How to Write and Publish a Scientific PaperOn Writing
Ratings 12 326882
Editions 23 69
Citations 194 —
Want to read 9 335152
Reading it now 7 19230
Written reviews 1 28238
Wikipedia attention — 80
Pages 223 288

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