This comprehensive and practical book covers the basics of grammar as well as the broad brush issues such as writing a grant application and selling to your potential audience. The clear explanations are expanded and lightened with helpful examples and telling quotes from the giants of good writing. These experienced writers and teachers make scientific writing enjoyable.

Introduction

Skinny writing

How to get into quadrant two and stay there

Back to basics

abstracts - getting it write!

Journal articles

Report writing

Grantsmanship

References - what to cite and how to do it

Teaching writing skills