Fundamental Skills in Scientific Communication: Textbook on Scientific Vocabulary

“Fundamentals Skills in Scientific Communication” is a personal guide to generate multiple technical skills and communication skills for Science professionals, which includes written and verbal skills, professional writing, research & IT skills. This book orients basic academic education with particular reference to English & Science. This book aims to provide a unique education and learning experience to students, teachers, researchers, and technical professionals interested in enhancing their knowledge on Science. This book covers basic aspects of English grammar and intensive vocabulary of science subjects to enhance knowledge, thought, memory, communication skills & technical capability of an individual. It covers a simple definition of most scientific terms used for academic learning with scientific terms from a broad range of specialties to explore their common relation with other similar words. Students and professionals from different specialties like physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, psychology, pharmacology, engineering or biotechnology will find it useful while drafting experimental reports or writing project theses. Knowledge and skill acquisition requires patience and practice. This book is a helpful study reference such that no one should remain at the backdrop in understanding technical terms of his or her actual academic course material or practice. It serves as an ideal electronic or print reference for practicing doctors, clinical laboratories, hospital paramedic staff, and academic researchers.

Content: The book is written in English language. It is divided in 4 parts to cover basic aspects of learning scientific terms through rules of English grammar and word-formation. Science terms focus on ‘etymological aspect of word’ i.e. ‘origin and history of language’ through which it has been derived. It covers basic “vocabulary of science” using a well structured approach in describing terms such that they outline definition, concepts and application. It stresses on importance of technical writing, structure of lab reports and use of computers (information technology).

Purpose: Fundamental skills in scientific communication, as the name suggests, focus on enhancing scientific & communication skills for professional development and higher learning. The book imparts knowledge of important concepts and scientific theories, data used in allied fields for multi-disciplinary approach to experimentation and workshop training. Researches/Scientists will feel confident to talk about their subject, prepare and interpret technical reports and use computers or information technology to its full potential.

Strategy: Part I of the book is revision of English grammar. Part IIgives details on scientific terms for each sub-discipline with specific context related to properties, functional details and application of compounds is mentioned where necessary. Part III focuses on research ethics, techniques and objectives of scientific writing. Part IV gives basic knowledge on use of computers and IT for creating word documents, presentations, spreadsheets, graphic designs using computer software.

Overview: The author has made significant effort to integrate concept of science with English language for those who wish to understand theory or pursue their career in science & technology. He puts emphasis on development of right attitude for research through information gathering, expertise in analysis and means of communication.