Effective Scientific Communication the other half of science

Writing composition and the sciences are intricately linked. Without writing, science would not exist and could not be funded, communicated, replicated, enhanced, or applied. Further, writing helps scientists (and students) understand science, explain the results of research in a greater context, and develop new ideas. Working from this philosophy, this book primarily addresses undergraduate STEM majors and minors who want or need to improve their scientific writing skills.
Grounded in the basics of rhetorical research and scientific writing practices, and guided by the authors’ experiences in the classroom, the basic premise of this book is that writing is an essential component of science regardless of the stage of the scientific process, and that it is in fact a component of thinking about science itself. With each chapter beginning with a student-centered story that places each topic in context and ending with a take-home message and suggestions for practice, Hanganu-Bresch and Flaherty arm students with the skills to enhance critical thinking and cultivate good writing habits specifically tailored yo students and researchers writing in a STEM environment.