This book enables STEMM researchers to write effective papers for publication as well as other
research-related texts such as a doctoral thesis technical report or conference abstract.
Science Research Writing uses a reverse-engineering approach to writing developed from
extensive work with STEMM researchers at Imperial College London. This approach unpacks current
models of STEMM research writing and helps writers to generate the writing tools needed to
operate those models effectively in their own field. The reverse-engineering approach also
ensures that writers develop future-proof strategies that will evolve alongside the coming
changes in research communication platforms. The Second Edition has been extensively revised
and updated to represent current practice and focuses on the writing needs of both early-stage
doctoral STEMM researchers and experienced professional researchers at the highest level
whether or not they are native speakers of English. The book retains the practical
user-friendly format of the First Edition and now contains seven units that deal separately
with the components of written STEMM research communication: Introduction Methods Results
Discussion Conclusion Abstract and Title as well as extensive FAQ responses and a new
Checklist and Tips section. Each unit analyses extracts from recent published STEMM journal
papers to enable researchers to discover not only what to write but crucially how to write
it. The global nature of science research requires fast accurate communication of highly
complex information that can be understood by all participants. Like the First Edition the
Second Edition is intended as a fast do-it-yourself guide to make both the process and the
product of STEMM research writing more effective.
