Reviews
“Originally written for atmospheric scientists but useful to all”
– Andrew Russell, postdoctoral research associate, University of Manchester.
“Every scientific professional would profit from this eloquent and well-structured reference.”
” This book is essential for the graduate student presenting results at a conference, the early career scientist struggling with his or her first publication submission, and the seasoned scientist writing a constructive review as a manuscript editor. The book’s full title will unfortunately stave off non-meteorologists, but the work is perfect for becoming a better communicator in any scientific discipline. Every scientific professional would profit from this eloquent and well-structured reference. Summing Up: Highly recommended.”
– D. L. Jacobs, Rider University Choice Reviews Online, an ALA/ACRL publication.
“Something for everybody, from those who are just starting their scientific careers to well-recognized scientists”
“The book is actually a handbook, which admirably and accurately (in detail) describes the various phases of scientific writing, yet in a readable way. There are plenty of pages, but then there is something for everybody, from those who are just starting their scientific careers to well-recognized scientists.”
– Mikko Alestalo, Professor, Finnish Meteorological Institute, writing in Puhuri, the FMI magazine.
“My go-to reference at every stage of the paper-writing process”
“I wanted to let you know how useful Eloquent Science was to us as we prepared the manuscript for submission. You’ve done a terrific service for early-career atmospheric scientists—it will be my go-to reference at every stage of the paper-writing process. It’s been reassuring (and fun) to read the anecdotes about your early experiences with the process.”
- Heather Archambault, graduate student, University at Albany.
“My talk started generating invited speaking opportunities for the first time”
“I thought you’d like to know that [Eloquent Science] has quickly become my bible for collecting my thoughts before putting together presentations. It really works! At AMS this year I put your talk recommendations to practice, really asked myself all those questions about why I’m giving this talk, and spent the time to carefully storyboard my story out before launching slideware. Amazingly, the actual interesting parts of my dissertation research surfaced, and my revamped talk started generating invited speaking opportunities for the first time…which has got me all fired up about my science again.”
- Mike Pritchard, Ph.D. candidate, University of California, San Diego
“I am no longer stuck!”
“I am writing a paper and I was stuck on the second draft of the introduction (the first was so bad it was almost useless). But my officemate has a copy of your book on his shelf, so I grabbed it and read the section on introductions. And then I used your formula for brainstorming. That resulted in my coming up with things that actually fit together. I am no longer stuck! Thanks!!!”
-Angeline Pendergrass, graduate student, University of Washington
“This is a book that we all should read and have on our reference shelf.”
“This is a book that we all should read and have on our reference shelf. For those of you early in your careers, this book can help guide you in important ways, and help you avoid some of the embarrassing ‘learning experiences’ that many of us have lived through. Those of you with more experience will also find this book very valuable, however, since it is loaded with useful tips to make your written work and presentations more effective. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and have changed several of my practices for the better as a result of it.”
- Keith Seitter, Executive Director, American Meteorological Society (Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 91, p. 797)
“It is great to have it all under one cover.”
“Thank you for putting together such a great book. It contains a lot of materials, and then some, that I have typically shared with undergraduate student that have worked with me over the years. It is great to have it all under one cover. On day one of my summer research program for undergraduates students, I provided each of the six students a copy and have been referring to different items within the text as we have progressed on our research projects during the summer.”
- Neil Laird, Professor, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
“This book is amazingly complete!”
“Wow! This book is amazingly complete, even conveying insider information about how things work that will allow everyone to be more active and productive members of our profession.”
– Daphne LaDue, Director, National Weather Center Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, University of Oklahoma.
“Prepare to absorb what may prove the most valuable advice you will receive as a scientist.”
“Here before you is the complete guide to writing a good scientific paper, from the creation of an outline right through to the formalities of submission, review, and proofing. Just as important, Schultz provides invaluable guidance to the preparation and delivery of a scientific talk or poster, including techniques for soliciting and fielding questions and fostering lively discussion….So read on, and prepare to absorb what may prove the most valuable advice you will receive as a scientist.”
– Kerry Emanuel, Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA (from the Foreword)
“I am both excited and motivated to become a better writer.”
“I attended your writing workshop at the AMS student conference in Phoenix, and would like to thank you for your insights and advice. This represents the first time that I am both excited and motivated to become a better writer.”
— Scott D. Rudlosky, doctoral candidate, Dept. of Meteorology, Florida State University
“I hope every NWS office gets a copy of Eloquent Science.”
“Eloquent Science is a very valuable reference, and definitely fills a desperate need in the atmospheric science community as a guide on conducting and writing up studies, among other uses. It’s hard to go wrong if you use Schultz’s tome intently, as a guidebook for performing and documenting any meteorological study (conference or formal).”
— Roger Edwards, NOAA/Storm Prediction Center
“So engaging that I read it just for pleasure.”
“I usually flee in horror from “how to write” books, but I can’t resist reading them. Yours is so engaging, and is so clearly the distillation of much thought and experience, that I read it just for pleasure.”
- Gwendolyn Whittaker, Publications Coordinator, American Meteorological Society
“A thrilling and extremely useful handbook.”
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– Branko Grisogono, Professor, Dept. of Geophysics, Univ. of Zagreb, Croatia
“Every working scientist should read it.”
“Research is useless until communicated. Faraday’s famous advice to scientists is still valid: ‘Work. Finish. Publish.’ This wise and practical book explains the often-neglected third point, writing scientific papers and giving clear talks. Every working scientist should read it.”
— Richard Somerville, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego
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“All of us can communicate with more clarity and style, whether it’s in print, at the podium, or in PowerPoint. David Schultz has done it all—extremely well—and he knows the special challenges of writing and talking about the atmosphere. We’re lucky to have David sharing his strategies with us in this delightful and invaluable book.”
— Bob Henson, writer/editor/media relations associate, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
“Just what students in Atmospheric Science need.”
“I … had a chance to read the entire book this weekend. It is excellent — just what students in Atmospheric Science need.”
— David Whiteman, Research Professor, University of Utah
“If you need to communicate your science…, then Eloquent Science will help you to do so effectively.”
“Scientific communication, in all its forms, can be as difficult as it is important. If you need to communicate your science, and if you are an aspiring or practicing scientist you do, then Eloquent Science will help you to do so effectively.
— Paul Roebber, Professor, University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee
