Veterinary - Professional Skills: Scientific Writing
Includes resources on communication skills, business management, and scientific writing
Scientific Writing
"We must bear in mind that scientific writing differs substantially from literary writing. While literary writing is an art based on principles of personal style, fiction, and originality, good scientific writing is a craft that builds on clear communication of scientifically researched facts."
Books (electronic)
How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, 8th EditionCall Number: Electronic ResourceISBN: 9781440842634Publication Date: 2016
How To Write Better Medical PapersCall Number: Electronic ResourceISBN: 9783030029555Publication Date: 2019
Introduction to Scientific PublishingCall Number: Electronic ResourceISBN: 9783642386466Publication Date: 2013
Mastering Scientific and Medical WritingCall Number: Electronic ResourceISBN: 9783642394461Publication Date: 2014
Reporting and Publishing Research in the Biomedical SciencesCall Number: Electronic ResourceISBN: 9789811070624Publication Date: 2018
A Scientific Approach to Scientific WritingCall Number: Electronic ResourceISBN: 9781299335929Publication Date: 2011
Scientific Writing and Communication in Agriculture and Natural ResourcesCall Number: Electronic ResourceISBN: 9783319031019Publication Date: 2014
Strategic Scientific and Medical WritingCall Number: Electronic ResourceISBN: 9783662483169Publication Date: 2015
Writing and Publishing a Scientific Research PaperCall Number: Electronic ResourceISBN: 9789811047206Publication Date: 2017
Writing Scientific Research ArticlesCall Number: Electronic ResourceISBN: 9781118570661Publication Date: 2013
Articles
- Effective writing and publishing scientific papers, Part I: how to get started. by Kotz and Cals. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2013 April; 66 (4): 397. PMID: 23452726
Look for all articles in this twelve-part series on effective scientific writing. 
- Successful Scientific Writing and Publishing: A Step-by-Step Approach. by Iskander, et al. Preventing Chronic Disease. 2018 Jun 14; 15: E79. PMID: 29908052
- How to Write a Scientific Paper. by Gemayel. FEBS Journal. 2016 Nov; 283 (21): 3882-3885. PMID: 27870269
- The Art and Science of Scientific Writing. by Mestres and Sampathkumar. Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals. 2019 Jun; 27(5): 335-337. PMID: 31188675
Online Resources
- Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) - Scientific Writing Toolkit
The CSTE Scientific Writing Toolkit provides resources and guidance supportive of scientific writing practices for applied epidemiologists, though it is instructive for all types of scientific writing. - International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) - Preparing a Manuscript for Submission
While this article does not give precise details pertaining to scientific writing, it does discuss the process for preparing your writing for submission to a medical journal and is ueful as a general guide. - National Association of Science Writers (NASW) - Writer Resources
The National Association of Science Writers offers a wide array of resources to the science writing community, many of which do not require NASW membership. In addition, NASW members can take advantage of tools that can help them improve their standing in the science writing marketplace. - Scitable - English Communication for Scientists
Nature.com provides this online tutorial for english writers in science featuring units on 1)Communicating as a Scientist 2)Writing Scientific Papers 3)Writing Correspondence 4) Giving Oral Presentations 5)Interacting During Conference Sessions 6)Communicating in the Classroom. - TEPHINET - Scientific Writing Resources
Formed in 1997, Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network (TEPHINET) is a professional network of 73 field epidemiology training programs (FETPs), including those with laboratory and veterinary components, working across more than 100 countries.