Books about Scientific and Medical Writing
This list of books provide a broader perspective on writing within the scientific and medical fields rather then focusing on referencing and citing in a specific format.
The Chicago Guide to Communicating Science by Call Number: T10.5 .M65 2017 (Floor 5)Publication Date: 2017A comprehensive reference for those writing or speaking about their research in a variety of contexts. This latest edition is revised to reflect the changing landscape of scientific communication, with an increased focus writing in corporate settings, government, and nonprofit organizations as well as academia.
A Concise Guide to Communication in Science and Engineering by Call Number: Q223 .F696 2017 (Floor 5)Publication Date: 2018This how-to book provides over 400 real-life examples of good and bad writing and graphing accompanied by analysis, comment, and correction that highlight common writing pitfalls. Each chapter provides a checklist to test readiness of a paper, proposal, or presentation. Despite a focus on engineering and the physical and life sciences, it is relevant to other scientific fields like medicine and behavioral and clinical sciences.
