Fundamentals of Science and Technology Communication

Contents: 1: Introduction. 2. Communication Barriers. 3. Communication in Offices, firms and institutions. 4. Condensation and Precis writing. 5. Technical reports and proposals. 6. Meetings, seminars, symposia and conferences. 7. Communication of S and T. 8. Scientific Paper, Structuring and writing. 9. Oral Communication. 10. Communication Management. Appendices. Index.

The book Fundamentals of science and Technology communication covers the whole gamut of science and technology communication, talking about the technicalities and nuances that place a well-written scientific report, theses or any other publication a notch above the rest. The book deals with the structure of communications in organizations and managing internal as well as external communications; the different forms of writing such as technical reports and proposals, progress reports, annual reports etc; writing a scientific paper and scientific communication through journals; oral communication and preparing for interviews and so on. Besides, the book also points out common faults in grammar and language. The book is replete with examples and practical exercises.

Although the book is designed to fulfill the need for a textbook for the course on Technical Report writing taught for all under graduates of BITS, Pilani, it will be a useful guide to all students pursuing higher degrees in Science who need be instructed in the art of bringing out good publications, reports and theses.