Required Textbooks




Day, Robert A. 1999. How to Write & Publish a Scientific Paper. 5th edition. Cambridge University Press.
This book covers the essentials from reasons to write scientific papers through publication.


Shrunk, W. Jr., E.B. White & R. Angell. 2000. The Elements of Style. 4th Edition. Pearson Allyn & Bacon.
A clear and succinct synopsis of how to write clearly and succintly.

Free online:
   http://www.crockford.com/wrrrld/style.html

Free PDF:
   http://www.jlakes.org/web/The-elements-of-style.pdf
   or search Google for the 4th edition.

Recommended Textbooks


Day, R.A., Scientific English: A Guide for Scientists and Other Professionals.
Alley, M. The Craft of Scientific Writing.

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