Successful Scientific Writing : A Step-by-Step Guide for the Biological and Medical Sciences

'... ten years in the making - and all the better for it ... pragmatic, well-written and comprehensive ... each stage - from marshalling ideas, through bashing out a first draft, revising it, honing it for publication and correcting it in proof - is demystified and bolstered with exercises and examples.' New Scientist

'This dry subject has been made interesting and tackled in a helpful way ... This book will be of real value not only to aspiring authors of scientific papers and theses but also to those involved in the writing of any publication of a technical nature.' Stuart B. Coghill, The Times Higher Education Supplement

'... very well organized and easy to scan for useful tips ... it will soon become one of the more well-thumbed books on our laboratory bookshelf ... for fledgling writers who want to write easily and with style, this book looks to be an excellent guide to success.' Paul Martin, Trends in Neuroscience

'Succesful Scientific Writing is a wise, up-to-date book.' J. Holmén, Trends in Pharmacological Sciences

'... a welcome reference text ... laid out in a step-by-step guide.' Jacinta Kelly, British Journal of Biomedical Science

'... a user-friendly guide covering all aspects of typescript preparation from the first to the final drafts ... clearly and entertainingly written with practical exercises and answers along the way ... warmly recommended.' P. K. Thomas, Journal of Anatomy

'The authors approach their subject with great thoroughness, from 'knowing where to start' to 'correcting the proofs' ... would be of great value to anyone planning a course on scientific writing.' Tim Albert, BMJ

'Successful Scientific Writing is a wise, up-to-date book ...'. J. Holmén, Trends in Pharmacological Sciences