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This volume explains complex grammatical concepts in clear, uncomplicated language, illustrating how simple the communication process 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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".,.""a succinct guide for writing ""with simple, straight-forward accuracy.""""-Technical Communication ?...a succinct guide for writing ""with simple, straight-forward accuracy.""?-Technical Communication ?[A] book explaining complex grammatical concepts in clear, uncomplicated language, illustrating how simple the communication process can be when one understands and follows a few basic rules....a readable pocket guide and desk reference for writers, editors, and students.?-Curriculum Product News ?An outstanding effort of great benefit to everyone who writes in English.?-ASM News ?Anyone who tackles redundant, unnecessary gobbley gook and promotes clear forceful expression deserves support and applause. Professor Day, who teaches scientific and technical writing at the University of Delaware in Newark does this briefly, succinctly....As a handbook and call for clear, simple English, to stem the epidemic of redundancies, Professor Day does a great service.?-ALBR ?If you cringe at the thought of writing a letter, memo, or paper, then this is the book for you....a thorough, simple writing resource for professionals....The chapters on jargon and acronyms are especially helpful for scientific writers. As a modern addition to these timeless lessons, Day devotes an entire chapter to language sensitivities in which he demonstrates that words can be hurtful if used carelessly.?-ASEE PRISM ?Never before have I read an 'English' book that was so helpful, yet so simple and enjoyable.?-Journal of Natural Resources Life Science Education ?Shows scientists and other technical writers how to clearly, simply, and accurately communicate complex scientific concepts. As a bonus, many of the examples are amusing.?-Book News ?Valuable, I think, to anyone responsible for writing descriptions of scientific work, regardless of intended audience.?-Hort Science ""ÝA¨ book explaining complex grammatical concepts in clear, uncomplicated language, illustrating how simple the communication process can be when one understands and follows a few basic rules....a readable pocket guide and desk reference for writers, editors, and students.""-Curriculum Product News ...""a succinct guide for writing ""with simple, straight-forward accuracy.""""-Technical Communication ""[A] book explaining complex grammatical concepts in clear, uncomplicated language, illustrating how simple the communication process can be when one understands and follows a few basic rules....a readable pocket guide and desk reference for writers, editors, and students.""-Curriculum Product News ""An outstanding effort of great benefit to everyone who writes in English.""-ASM News ""Anyone who tackles redundant, unnecessary gobbley gook and promotes clear forceful expression deserves support and applause. Professor Day, who teaches scientific and technical writing at the University of Delaware in Newark does this briefly, succinctly....As a handbook and call for clear, simple English, to stem the epidemic of redundancies, Professor Day does a great service.""-ALBR ""Never before have I read an 'English' book that was so helpful, yet so simple and enjoyable.""-Journal of Natural Resources Life Science Education ""Shows scientists and other technical writers how to clearly, simply, and accurately communicate complex scientific concepts. As a bonus, many of the examples are amusing.""-Book News ""Valuable, I think, to anyone responsible for writing descriptions of scientific work, regardless of intended audience.""-Hort Science ""If you cringe at the thought of writing a letter, memo, or paper, then this is the book for you....a thorough, simple writing resource for professionals....The chapters on jargon and acronyms are especially helpful for scientific writers. As a modern addition to these timeless lessons, Day devotes an entire chapter to language sensitivities in which he demonstrates that words can be hurtful if used carelessly.""-ASEE PRISM"

.,.""a succinct guide for writing ""with simple, straight-forward accuracy.""""-Technical Communication ?...a succinct guide for writing ""with simple, straight-forward accuracy.""?-Technical Communication ?[A] book explaining complex grammatical concepts in clear, uncomplicated language, illustrating how simple the communication process can be when one understands and follows a few basic rules....a readable pocket guide and desk reference for writers, editors, and students.?-Curriculum Product News ?An outstanding effort of great benefit to everyone who writes in English.?-ASM News ?Anyone who tackles redundant, unnecessary gobbley gook and promotes clear forceful expression deserves support and applause. Professor Day, who teaches scientific and technical writing at the University of Delaware in Newark does this briefly, succinctly....As a handbook and call for clear, simple English, to stem the epidemic of redundancies, Professor Day does a great service.?-ALBR ?If you cringe at the thought of writing a letter, memo, or paper, then this is the book for you....a thorough, simple writing resource for professionals....The chapters on jargon and acronyms are especially helpful for scientific writers. As a modern addition to these timeless lessons, Day devotes an entire chapter to language sensitivities in which he demonstrates that words can be hurtful if used carelessly.?-ASEE PRISM ?Never before have I read an 'English' book that was so helpful, yet so simple and enjoyable.?-Journal of Natural Resources Life Science Education ?Shows scientists and other technical writers how to clearly, simply, and accurately communicate complex scientific concepts. As a bonus, many of the examples are amusing.?-Book News ?Valuable, I think, to anyone responsible for writing descriptions of scientific work, regardless of intended audience.?-Hort Science ""ÝA¨ book explaining complex grammatical concepts in clear, uncomplicated language, illustrating how simple the communication process can be when one understands and follows a few basic rules....a readable pocket guide and desk reference for writers, editors, and students.""-Curriculum Product News ...""a succinct guide for writing ""with simple, straight-forward accuracy.""""-Technical Communication ""[A] book explaining complex grammatical concepts in clear, uncomplicated language, illustrating how simple the communication process can be when one understands and follows a few basic rules....a readable pocket guide and desk reference for writers, editors, and students.""-Curriculum Product News ""An outstanding effort of great benefit to everyone who writes in English.""-ASM News ""Anyone who tackles redundant, unnecessary gobbley gook and promotes clear forceful expression deserves support and applause. Professor Day, who teaches scientific and technical writing at the University of Delaware in Newark does this briefly, succinctly....As a handbook and call for clear, simple English, to stem the epidemic of redundancies, Professor Day does a great service.""-ALBR ""Never before have I read an 'English' book that was so helpful, yet so simple and enjoyable.""-Journal of Natural Resources Life Science Education ""Shows scientists and other technical writers how to clearly, simply, and accurately communicate complex scientific concepts. As a bonus, many of the examples are amusing.""-Book News ""Valuable, I think, to anyone responsible for writing descriptions of scientific work, regardless of intended audience.""-Hort Science ""If you cringe at the thought of writing a letter, memo, or paper, then this is the book for you....a thorough, simple writing resource for professionals....The chapters on jargon and acronyms are especially helpful for scientific writers. As a modern addition to these timeless lessons, Day devotes an entire chapter to language sensitivities in which he demonstrates that words can be hurtful if used carelessly.""-ASEE PRISM

.,. a succinct guide for writing with simple, straight-forward accuracy. -Technical Communication

.,. a succinct guide for writing with simple, straight-forward accuracy. -Technical Communication ?...a succinct guide for writing with simple, straight-forward accuracy. ?-Technical Communication ?[A] book explaining complex grammatical concepts in clear, uncomplicated language, illustrating how simple the communication process can be when one understands and follows a few basic rules....a readable pocket guide and desk reference for writers, editors, and students.?-Curriculum Product News ?An outstanding effort of great benefit to everyone who writes in English.?-ASM News ?Anyone who tackles redundant, unnecessary gobbley gook and promotes clear forceful expression deserves support and applause. Professor Day, who teaches scientific and technical writing at the University of Delaware in Newark does this briefly, succinctly....As a handbook and call for clear, simple English, to stem the epidemic of redundancies, Professor Day does a great service.?-ALBR ?If you cringe at the thought of writing a letter, memo, or paper, then this is the book for you....a thorough, simple writing resource for professionals....The chapters on jargon and acronyms are especially helpful for scientific writers. As a modern addition to these timeless lessons, Day devotes an entire chapter to language sensitivities in which he demonstrates that words can be hurtful if used carelessly.?-ASEE PRISM ?Never before have I read an 'English' book that was so helpful, yet so simple and enjoyable.?-Journal of Natural Resources Life Science Education ?Shows scientists and other technical writers how to clearly, simply, and accurately communicate complex scientific concepts. As a bonus, many of the examples are amusing.?-Book News ?Valuable, I think, to anyone responsible for writing descriptions of scientific work, regardless of intended audience.?-Hort Science YA book explaining complex grammatical concepts in clear, uncomplicated language, illustrating how simple the communication process can be when one understands and follows a few basic rules....a readable pocket guide and desk reference for writers, editors, and students. -Curriculum Product News ... a succinct guide for writing with simple, straight-forward accuracy. -Technical Communication [A] book explaining complex grammatical concepts in clear, uncomplicated language, illustrating how simple the communication process can be when one understands and follows a few basic rules....a readable pocket guide and desk reference for writers, editors, and students. -Curriculum Product News An outstanding effort of great benefit to everyone who writes in English. -ASM News Anyone who tackles redundant, unnecessary gobbley gook and promotes clear forceful expression deserves support and applause. Professor Day, who teaches scientific and technical writing at the University of Delaware in Newark does this briefly, succinctly....As a handbook and call for clear, simple English, to stem the epidemic of redundancies, Professor Day does a great service. -ALBR Never before have I read an 'English' book that was so helpful, yet so simple and enjoyable. -Journal of Natural Resources Life Science Education Shows scientists and other technical writers how to clearly, simply, and accurately communicate complex scientific concepts. As a bonus, many of the examples are amusing. -Book News Valuable, I think, to anyone responsible for writing descriptions of scientific work, regardless of intended audience. -Hort Science If you cringe at the thought of writing a letter, memo, or paper, then this is the book for you....a thorough, simple writing resource for professionals....The chapters on jargon and acronyms are especially helpful for scientific writers. As a modern addition to these timeless lessons, Day devotes an entire chapter to language sensitivities in which he demonstrates that words can be hurtful if used carelessly. -ASEE PRISM

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ROBERT A. DAY is professor of English at the University of Delaware, Newark, where he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in scientific and technical writing. For 19 years, he directed the publishing program of the American Society for Microbiology and served as managing editor of the Journal of Bacteriology plus eight other journals published by ASM. He was also the director of the ISI Press and vice president of the Institute for Scientific Information. Day is past-president of the Society for Scholarly Publishing and past-chairman of the Council of Biology Editors. He frequently gives seminars and workshops on scientific writing and has written extensively on all phases of scientific writing, editing, and publishing. Among his publications are How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper and Scientific English: A Guide for Scientists and other Professionals, both published by Oryx Press.

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