A Practical Guide to Scientific Writing in Chemistry: Scientific Papers, Research Grants and Book Proposals

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Preface
Author
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Concept and Overview
	1.1 Scientific Writing
	1.2 Overview of Scientific Writings
	1.3 Why Is Writing and Publishing Important to Scientists?
	1.4 Characteristics of Scientific Writings
	1.5 Writing Scientifically
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 2 Getting Ready
	2.1 The Research Stage
	2.2 Manuscript Planning Stage
	2.3 Manuscript Preparation Stage
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 3 Research Paper Title
	3.1 Functions of the Title
	3.2 Types of Titles
	3.3 Grammatical Structure of Titles
	3.4 Writing the Title
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 4 Authorship, Acknowledgments, Competing Interests and References
	4.1 Authorship
	4.2 Competing Interests
	4.3 Acknowledgment(s) Section
	4.4 References
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 5 Textual and Video Abstracts
	5.1 Functions of the Textual Abstract
	5.2 Types of Textual Abstracts
	5.3 Writing the Textual Abstract
	5.4 Video Abstracts
		5.4.1 Types of Video Abstracts
		5.4.2 Benefits of Video Abstracts
		5.4.3 Contents of Video Abstracts
		5.4.4 Materials for Making a Video Abstract
		5.4.5 Making a Video Abstract
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 6 Keywords and Phrases
	6.1 Functions of Keywords and Phrases
	6.2 Selecting Keywords and Phrases
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 7 Graphical Abstract
	7.1 Functions of the Graphical Abstract
	7.2 Types of Graphical Abstracts
	7.3 Creating a Graphical Abstract
	7.4 Software for Creating Graphical Abstracts
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 8 Highlights
	8.1 Functions of Highlights
	8.2 Writing Highlights
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 9 Introductory Section of a Research Paper
	9.1 Functions of the Introductory Section of a Research Paper
	9.2 Writing a Move-Based Introductory Section of a Research Paper
	9.3 Use of Tenses and References in the Introductory Section of a Research Paper
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 10 Materials and Methods Section of a Research Paper
	10.1 Functions of the Materials and Methods Section
	10.2 Writing the Materials and Methods Section
	10.3 Using Geographical Maps in Materials and Methods Section
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 11 Results Section of Research Papers
	11.1 Functions of the Results Section of a Research Paper
	11.2 Results: Photographs, Sketches, Flowcharts, Tables or Graphs?
	11.3 Preparation of Photographs
	11.4 Drawing Sketches and Flowcharts
	11.5 Drawing Graphs
	11.6 Drawing Tables
	11.7 Writing Captions for Figures and Tables
	11.8 Presenting Figures and Tables
	11.9 Credit Line in Figure and Table Captions
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 12 Discussion Section
	12.1 Functions of the Discussion Section
	12.2 Writing the Discussion Section – Telling the Story
	12.3 Detailed Elements of the Discussion Section
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 13 Conclusion Section
	13.1 Function of the Conclusion Section of a Research Paper
	13.2 Writing the Conclusion Section
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 14 Summary of Research Paper Sections
	Further Reading
Chapter 15 Short Communication Papers
	15.1 Research Papers Versus Short Communication Papers
	15.2 Writing a Short Communication
	15.3 References
	References
Chapter 16 Review Papers
	16.1 Functions of a Review Paper
	16.2 Types of Review Papers
		16.2.1 Method of Preparation
		16.2.2 Specific Objective of Review
		16.2.3 Mandate of Review
	16.3 Writing a Review Paper
		16.3.1 Preparation
		16.3.2 Writing and Referencing
	16.4 Elements of a Review Paper
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 17 Perspective Papers
	17.1 Functions of a Perspective Paper
	17.2 Writing a Perspective Paper
	Reference
Chapter 18 Cover Letters
	18.1 Functions of a Cover Letter
	18.2 Writing a Cover Letter for Research and Communication Papers
	18.3 Writing a Cover Letter for Review and Perspective Papers
	References
Chapter 19 The Publishing Process
	19.1 Processes Published Papers Undergo
	19.2 The Submission Process
	19.3 The Peer-Review Process
		19.3.1 Editorial Assessment
		19.3.2 Peer-Review
		19.3.3 Responding to Peer-Review Comments
	19.4 Publication of Manuscript
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 20 Poster Presentation
	20.1 Scientific Posters
	20.2 Features of an Effective and an Appealing Scientific Poster
	20.3 Software Packages for Preparing Scientific Posters
	20.4 Getting Started with the Poster
	20.5 Components of Scientific Posters
		20.5.1 Poster Format and Layout Design
		20.5.2 Excessive Information Load
		20.5.3 Inappropriate Color Choice and Color Overuse
		20.5.4 Poster Size, Title, Section Headings, Authors and Their Addresses and Body Text
		20.5.5 Background, Objective, Methodology and Results Sections
		20.5.6 Conclusion Section and QR Code
	20.6 Poster Presentation
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 21 Oral Presentations
	21.1 Oral Presentation in Science
	21.2 Features of a Good Scientific Oral Presentation
	21.3 Software Packages for Preparing Scientific Oral Presentations
	21.4 Parts of a Scientific Oral Presentation
	21.5 Getting Started with Oral Presentation
		21.5.1 Planning
		21.5.2 Creating
		21.5.3 Practicing
		21.5.4 Presenting
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 22 Research Grant Proposals
	22.1 Research Grant Proposals Versus Research Papers
	22.2 Components of a Research Grant Proposal
	22.3 Winning a Research Grant
		22.3.1 Eligibility Criteria
		22.3.2 Funder Objectives
		22.3.3 Funding Merit of Research
		22.3.4 Proposal Prepared According to Guidelines
	22.4 Writing a Research Grant Proposal
	Further Reading
	Reference
Chapter 23 Grant Proposal Title and Applicants' Details
	23.1 Function of a Grant Proposal Title and How to Write a Grant Proposal Title
	23.2 Details of Applicant(s)
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 24 Grant Proposal Abstract and Summary
	24.1 Abstract Versus Summary
	24.2 Function of a Grant Proposal Abstract and Summary
	24.3 Writing a Grant Proposal Abstract and Summary
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 25 Research Proposal Introduction
	25.1 Functions of the Introductory Section of a Research Grant Proposal
	25.2 Writing the Introductory Section of a Research Grant Proposal
		25.2.1 Establishing the Territory/Context
		25.2.2 Establishing Gap in the Territory
		25.2.3 Specific Aim – Filling the Gap
		25.2.4 Objectives
		25.2.5 Significance – Usefulness of Research
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 26 Background and Literature Review of a Research Grant Proposal
	26.1 Functions of the Background and Literature Review Section of a Research Grant Proposal
	26.2 Writing the Background and Literature Review Section of a Research Grant Proposal
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 27 Methodology of a Research Grant Proposal
	27.1 Function of the Methodology Section of a Research Grant Proposal
	27.2 Writing the Methodology Section of a Research Grant Proposal
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 28 Budgeting
	28.1 Function of the Budget Section of a Research Grant Proposal
	28.2 Writing the Budget Section of a Research Grant Proposal
		28.2.1 Direct Costs
		28.2.2 Indirect Costs
	28.3 Budget Justification and Budget Summary of a Research Grant Proposal
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 29 Timeline
	29.1 Function of the Timeline Section of a Research Grant Proposal
	29.2 Writing the Timeline Section of a Research Grant Proposal
	Reference
Chapter 30 Summary of Research Grant Components
Chapter 31 Research Grant Proposal Review Process
	31.1 Research Grant Proposal Review
	31.2 Final Outcomes
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 32 Book Proposals
	32.1 Types of Books
	32.2 Choosing a Publisher
	32.3 Writing a Book Proposal
		32.3.1 Book Type and Title
		32.3.2 Author(s) Information
		32.3.3 Brief Author Biography
		32.3.4 Background and Aim of the Book
		32.3.5 Book Description
		32.3.6 Unique Features and Potential Price
		32.3.7 Competing Books and Their Prices
		32.3.8 Table of Contents and Sample Chapter
		32.3.9 Book Specifications
		32.3.10 Software for Preparing Draft Copy
		32.3.11 Timeframe for Submitting a Draft of the Proposed Book
		32.3.12 Marketing Opportunity/Audience
		32.3.13 Potential Reviewers
		32.3.14 Funding Information
	32.4 The Review Process
	Further Reading
Appendix I: General Resources on Writing
Appendix II: Point-by-Point Responses to Peer-Review Comments for a Hypothetical Paper Based on the Suggestions Given in Section 19.3.3
Appendix III: Sample Grant Proposals
Appendix IV: Sample Book Proposal
Index