Chemistry Research Guide
Academic Writing
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Call Number: LB2369 .T8 2018ISBN: 9780226494425
The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition by Call Number: Z253 .U69 2017 (on 'reserve) and eBookISBN: 9780226287058
Moving from the Known to the Unknown in Academic Writing. by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781527579002Publication Date: 2022
Ethnographies of Academic Writing Research by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9789027258410Publication Date: 2021-10-26
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Dissertations and Theses
Enjoy Writing Your Science Thesis or Dissertation! by Call Number: T11 .H582 2014ISBN: 9781783264209
Citation tools
Many students and scholars use these tools to "grab" a citation and store it with their research materials for reference and for possible inclusion in a bibliography or cited sources section of a paper.
Just be aware that the citations you copy are often slightly flawed and will need to be checked before adding to your final bibliography!
- Citation Tools in SHU Library Databases
Check out the page on this guide to see how to find the automatic citation generators in the online library catalogs and databases you as you search.
- Zotero
Zotero is a research management tool that can be used as a FireFox plug-in, or as a standalone software on your computer. Zotero is designed to store, manage, and cite bibliographic references, such as books and articles.
- ZoteroBib
"ZoteroBib helps you build a bibliography instantly from any computer or device, without creating an account or installing any software. It’s brought to you by the team behind Zotero, the powerful open-source research tool recommended by thousands of universities worldwide, so you can trust it to help you seamlessly add sources and produce perfect bibliographies. If you need to reuse sources across multiple projects or build a shared research library, we recommend using Zotero instead."
- Purdue OWL
The Purdue OWL is often considered the go-to source for information about citations. The OWL goes beyond citation convention rules for each style, it offers information about when to cite and how to incorporate citation into your writing.
- Google Scholar
Google scholar provides citations for articles from the search result list (currently MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard or Vancouver). To grab a citation click on the quotation mark link below a search result and select from the available citation styles.
- Citation Machine
Citation Machine is designed to help you generate your APA or MLA citations. You can select your citation style and the type of resources you need to cite. Remember to always double check generated citations, as there may be errors.
Scientific writing and style guides
- American Chemical Society Ethical Guidelines to Publication of Chemical Research (2015)See Section B "Ethical Obligations of Authors"
The ACS Style Guide by Call Number: QD8.5 .A25 2006 - REFERENCE USE ONLYThe ACS Style Guide's Third Edition continues its long tradition of providing invaluable insight on ethics in scientific communication, the editorial process, copyright, conventions in chemistry, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and writing style for any STM author, reviewer, or editor. The Third Edition is the definitive source for all information needed to write, review, submit, and edit scholarly and scientific manuscripts. (Reference - In Library Use Only QD8.5 .A25 2006)
Scientific Style and Format by Call Number: T11 .S386 2014ISBN: 9780226116495Scientific Style and Format citation style has been comprehensively reorganized, and its style recommendations have been updated to align with the advice of authoritative international bodies. Also new to the eighth edition are guidelines and examples for citing online images and information graphics, podcasts and webcasts, online videos, blogs, social networking sites, and e-books.
Science Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English by Call Number: PE1475 .G57 2010 also available as an eBookISBN: 9781848163119This book is designed to enable non-native English speakers to write science research for publication in English. It can also be used by English speakers and is a practical, user-friendly book intended as a fast, do-it-yourself guide for those whose English language proficiency is above intermediate.
The Craft of Scientific Communication by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780226316635The ability to communicate in print and person is essential to the life of a successful scientist. But since writing is often secondary in scientific education and teaching, there remains a significant need for guides that teach scientists how best to convey their research to general and professional audiences. "The Craft of Scientific Communication "will teach science students and scientists alike how to improve the clarity, cogency, and communicative power of their words and images. In this remarkable guide, Joseph E. Harmon and Alan G. Gross have combined their many years of experience in the art of science writing to analyze published examples of how the best scientists communicate. Organized topically with information on the structural elements and the style of scientific communications, each chapter draws on models of past successes and failures to show students and practitioners how best to negotiate the world of print, online publication, and oral presentation.
How to Write and Illustrate a Scientific Paper (eBook) by Call Number: also available in print: T11 .G86 2008ISBN: 9780521878906This second edition of How to Write and Illustrate a Scientific Paper will help both first-time writers and more experienced authors, in all biological and medical disciplines, to present their results effectively. Whilst retaining the easy-to-read and well-structured approach of the previous edition, it has been broadened to include comprehensive advice on writing compilation theses for doctoral degrees, and a detailed description of preparing case reports.Dazzle 'Em with Style by
Call Number: eBOOKISBN: 9780123694522Mastering the art of communicating scientific information is more critical than ever for a successful career in science and technology. Scientists today must be able to effectively convey sophisticated information to a broad audience that may include students, colleagues around the world, regulatory bodies, granting agencies, legislators, and the lay public. In this engaging and lively book, the author provides a step-by-step guide to the complete process of making a scientific presentation from preparation to delivery. (eBook Resource)
Scientific Writing for Impact Factor Journals by Call Number: ebookISBN: 9781626189553Publication Date: 2013-01-01Publish or Perish. This old adage illustrates the importance of scientific communication; essential to research, it also represents a strategic sector for each countrys competitiveness. An often-neglected topic, scientific communication is of vital importance, with new information technologies accelerating and profoundly changing how knowledge is disseminated. The necessity of optimally disseminating experts findings has also become crucial to researchers, institutes and universities alike, which has prompted the recent advent of Impact Factors for the evaluation and financing of research, the goal being for scientific knowledge to be equally distributed to a very broad audience, especially to the media, entrepreneurs and sociopolitical players. This handbook presents the golden rules for publishing scientific articles. In order to do away with major recurring errors, the author explains how to easily structure an article and offers support for the typical mistakes made by native French speakers publishing in English, tips on how to make the style more academic of more general to fit your intended readership and, in the books closing section, suggests new publishing techniques of the Internet age such as the micro-article, which allows researchers to focus their findings into a single innovative point. The major principles presented can be applied to a broad range of documents such as theses, industry reports, publicity texts, letters of intent, CVs/resumes, blogs and press releases, as all of these documents involve presenting information on advances, discoveries, innovations, or changes to our previous knowledge.
Writing & Citation Web Resources
- Seton Hall Online Writing LabThe On-line Writing Lab is reserved for those upper class students, graduate students, and faculty or staff needing writing assistance but cannot come to the Writing Center for a face-to-face appointment. The Writing Center and OWL are not discipline-specific; we welcome writers from any field, major, or department. Furthermore, we assist with writing that is connected with other endeavors besides strictly academic programs - that is, resumes, cover letters, statements for scholarship applications, writing samples, journals, portfolio preparation and so on.
- The OWL at PurdueThe online writing lab offers global support through online reference materials and services for creating citations, cover letters, major-specific writing help, and general writing advice.