Margaret Cargill BA, DipEd, MEd (TESOL)

Adjunct Senior Lecturer

School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The University of Adelaide

South Australia 5005

Australia

Patrick O'Connor BSc, PhD

Visiting Research Fellow

School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The University of Adelaide

South Australia 5005

Australia

Writing Scientific Research Articles is designed for early-career researchers in the

sciences: those who are relatively new to the task of writing their research results

as a manuscript for submission to an international refereed journal, and those who

want to develop their skills for doing this more efficiently and successfully.

All scientists are faced with pressure to publish their results in prestigious journals

and all face challenges when trying to write and publish. This book takes a

practical approach to developing scientists’ skills in three key areas necessary for

success:

. developing strategy: understanding what editors and referees want to publish,

and why;

. developing story: understanding what makes a compelling research article in a

particular discipline area; and

. using language: developing techniques to enhance clear and effective communication

with readers in English.