tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5107440077007797208.post7993898232944126428..comments2023-05-10T08:53:51.332-05:00Comments on The Alternative Scientist: More on scientific writing/editing (thoughts from a novice)Mad Hatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12848061207872125237noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5107440077007797208.post-15404135334309028102008-11-13T13:21:00.000-06:002008-11-13T13:21:00.000-06:00Students and postdocs is a great idea, thanks! I d...Students and postdocs is a great idea, thanks! I don't interact with them as much as with the PIs, but it does happen occasionally, so I'll make sure I keep both versions next time.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14686249539368312039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5107440077007797208.post-44654263526056451502008-11-11T21:56:00.000-06:002008-11-11T21:56:00.000-06:00Cath,Hmmmm, I think that it's always better to get...Cath,<BR/><BR/>Hmmmm, I think that it's always better to get permission from the author before submitting parts of a manuscript as an editing sample (especially if it's unpublished!) That said, the companies involved keep things confidential, and also (in my experience) do not actually ask for any proof of authors' permission. Still, ethically speaking, it feels better to do this with the authorsThe bean-momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411250616280191525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5107440077007797208.post-35802013463911431042008-11-10T18:07:00.000-06:002008-11-10T18:07:00.000-06:00"if you are editing a colleague’s paper remember t...<I>"if you are editing a colleague’s paper remember to turn on the “track changes” function in Microsoft and save drafts of both the original and edited versions! "</I><BR/><BR/>I do this for my own use at work, but hadn't thought about doing it to demonstrate editing experience. Are there any issues about having to get permission for using someone's (possibly unpublished) manuscript / grant in Cath@VWXYNot?https://www.blogger.com/profile/01164268321173313605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5107440077007797208.post-25463787052476429492008-11-04T15:38:00.000-06:002008-11-04T15:38:00.000-06:00Thanks so much for the great advice!!Thanks so much for the great advice!!Jennifer Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18354869671731205095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5107440077007797208.post-80814191066128672592008-11-04T00:23:00.000-06:002008-11-04T00:23:00.000-06:00I would urge would-be freelancers to consider appl...I would urge would-be freelancers to consider applying for a spot on the 3QuarksDaily roster:<BR/><BR/>http://3quarksdaily.blogs.com/3quarksdaily/2008/10/3-quarks-daily.html<BR/><BR/>My reasoning here: http://www.sennoma.net/main/archives/2008/10/least_i_can_do.phpBill Hookerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00366270586730870964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5107440077007797208.post-9185535732692404172008-11-03T21:03:00.000-06:002008-11-03T21:03:00.000-06:00Mrs. Comet Hunter,I don't know much about technica...Mrs. Comet Hunter,<BR/><BR/>I don't know much about technical writing certificates. I, too, would love to hear someone's opinion on this. Anyone out there?The bean-momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411250616280191525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5107440077007797208.post-15567991401167783982008-11-03T09:59:00.000-06:002008-11-03T09:59:00.000-06:00I have another question about this topic. Do you t...I have another question about this topic. Do you think getting a technical writing certificate would help me break into this career path? Or do you think the experiences during graduate school is enough?<BR/><BR/>I was considering the certificate, but my university does not allow graduate students to take other courses toward other degrees/diplomas/certificates without being demoted to part-time Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695509619557410413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5107440077007797208.post-27779881401741696992008-11-03T08:27:00.000-06:002008-11-03T08:27:00.000-06:00Thanks so much for your input, Kate! Valuable advi...Thanks so much for your input, Kate! Valuable advice. ScienceCareer's 2005 package on science writing is terrific, as are your articles on other "alternative" careers!The bean-momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411250616280191525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5107440077007797208.post-49464050782802819022008-11-03T04:13:00.000-06:002008-11-03T04:13:00.000-06:00Thanks for the shoutout for ScienceCareers! I woul...Thanks for the shoutout for ScienceCareers! I would just add to your cold-call/e-mail advice(from my experience as a science editor and journalist)to be sure you convey an understanding of the publication -- the types of articles/stories they run, the audience they target, etc. Nothing sends an editor to the delete button faster than an e-mail from a prospective writer who appears to have no ideaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658333349389971936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5107440077007797208.post-28740195995046404802008-11-02T20:48:00.000-06:002008-11-02T20:48:00.000-06:00I, like the original question writer, am thinking ...I, like the original question writer, am thinking about going into writing, but don't have any contacts in the field. So, thanks for sharing your tips!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695509619557410413noreply@blogger.com