Writing for Computer Science

Writing for Computer Science is an introduction to doing and describing - search. For the most part the book is a discussion of good writing style and effective research strategies. Some of the material is accepted wisdom, some is controversial, and some is my opinions. Although the book is brief, it is designed to be comprehensive: some readers may be interested in exploring topics further, but for most readers this book should be suf?cient. The ?rst edition of this book was almost entirely about writing. This e- tion, partly in response to reader feedback and partly in response to issues that arose in my ownexperiences as an advisor, researcher, and referee, is also about research methods. Indeed, the two topics—writing about and doing research— are not clearly separated. It is a small step from asking how do I write? to askingwhatisitthatIwriteabout? As previously, the guidance on writing focuses on research, but much of the material is applicable to general technical and professional communication. Likewise, the guidance on the practice of research has broader lessons. A pr- titioner trying a new algorithm or explaining to colleagues why one solution is preferable to another should be con?dent that the arguments are built on robust foundations. And, while this edition has a stronger emphasis on research than did the ?rst, nothing has been deleted; there is additional material on research, but the guidance on writing has not been taken away. The elements of good writing are an essential part of success in science. With comprehensive practical help for students and experienced researchers, Writing for Computer Science: * Gives extensive practical guidance for writing style and editing; * Presents sound practice for graphs, figures, and tables; * Guides the presentation of mathematics, algorithms and experiments; * Shows how to assemble research materials into a technical paper; * Offers guidelines and advice on spoken presentations. This second edition contains detailed new material on research methods, the how-to of being a scientist, including: * Development of ideas into research programs; * Design and evaluation of experiments; * How to search for, read, evaluate, and referee other research; * Research ethics and the qualities that separate good and bad science. Writing for Computer Science is not only an introduction to the doing and describing of research, but is a handy reference for working scientists in computing and mathematical sciences. TOC:From the content. Introduction.- Good Style.- Style Specifics.- Punctuation.- Mathematics.- Graphs, Figures, and Tables.- Algorithms.- Editing.- Writing up.- Doing Research.- Experimentation.- Refereeing.- Ethics.- Presentations.- Afterword.- Exercises All researchers need to write or speak about their work, and to have research that is worth presenting. Based on the author's decades of experience as a researcher and advisor, this third edition provides detailed guidance on writing and presentations and a comprehensive introduction to research methods, the how-to of being a successful scientist. Topics include: Development of ideas into research questions; How to find, read, evaluate, and referee other research; Design and evaluation of experiments, and appropriate use of statistics; Ethics, the principles of science, and examples of science gone wrong. Much of the book is a step-by-step guide to effective communication, with advice on: Writing style and editing; Figures, graphs, and tables; Mathematics and algorithms; Literature reviews and referees? reports; Structuring of arguments and results into papers and theses; Writing of other professional documents; Presentation of talks and posters. Written in an accessible style, and including handy checklists and exercises, Writing for Computer Science is not only an introduction to the doing and describing of research, but is a valuable reference for working scientists in the computing and mathematical sciences. "All scientists need to be skilled writers and researchers. The elements of good writing - clarity, simplicity, accuracy, and organization - are an essential part of success in science. With comprehensive practical help for both students and experienced researchers, Writing for Computer Science: gives extensive guidance for writing style and editing; presents sound practice for graphs, figures, and tables; guides the presentation of mathematics, algorithms and experiments; shows how to assemble research materials into a technical paper; and offers guidelines and advice on spoken presentations." "This second edition contains across-the-board detailed new material on research methods, the how-to of being a scientist, including: development of ideas into research programs; design and evaluation of experiments; how to search for, read, evaluate, and referee other research; and research ethics and the qualities that separate good and bad science." "Writing for Computer Science is an introduction to the doing and describing of research, and is a reference for working scientists in the computing and mathematical sciences."--Jacket

the Elements Of Good Writing Are An Essential Part Of Success In Science. With Comprehensive Practical Help For Students And Experienced Researchers, Writing For Computer Science: - Gives Extensive Guidance For Writing Style And Editing; - Presents Sound Practice For Graphs, Figures, And Tables; - Guides The Presentation Of Mathematics, Algorithms And Experiments; - Shows How To Assemble Research Materials Into A Technical Paper; - Offers Guidelines And Advice On Spoken Presentations. This Second Edition Contains Detailed New Material On Research Methods, The How-to Of Being A Scientist, Including: - Development Of Ideas Into Research Programs; -design And Evaluation Of Experiments; - How To Search For, Read, Evaluate, And Referee Other Research; - Research Ethics And The Qualities That Separate Good And Bad Science. Writing For Computer Science Is Not Only An Introduction To The Doing And Describing Of Research, But Is A Handy Reference For Working Scientists In Computing And Mathematical Sciences.

'Writing for Computer Science' focuses mainly on good writing style and effective research strategies. This edition includes additional material on research methods, and the material presented may also be of use in general technical and professional communication A complete update to a classic, respected resource Invaluable reference, supplying a comprehensive overview on how to undertake and present research