{"product_id":"communicating-rocks-peter-copeland-9780321689672","title":"Communicating Rocks: Writing, Speaking, and Thinking about Geology","description":"Scientific endeavor begins with asking questions about the nature of the world around us and gathering data, but this work cannot be complete without effectively communicating the conclusions and data found. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommunicating Rocks: Writing, Speaking, and Thinking about Geology \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003enot only makes the case for balancing science with writing and speaking, but makes the case that one cannot have the former without the latter. Instruction concerning the rules and styles of writing and speaking are addressed in relation to technical concerns specific to the Earth sciences, illustrating the importance of effective communication in geologic investigations. The book includes guidance on how to write an effective research paper, and the creation of PowerPoints, posters, a thesis, funding proposals, and more is covered in detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Copeland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0321689674\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780321689672\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pearson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/10\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.80w x 0.20d","brand":"Peter Copeland","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48086483894527,"sku":"9780321689672","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_20d78561-53c1-4737-9a5c-b63b7e087bcf.jpg?v=1769094929","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/communicating-rocks-peter-copeland-9780321689672","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}