English for biomedical scientists

Biomedical scientists are the most likely health care professionals to actually move to an English-speaking country to continue professional training and career-development. This book should help to apply for jobs, write résumés, face job interviews and settle into a new working environment in Engli...

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Main Author: Ribes, Ramón.
Other Authors: Iannarelli, Palma., Duarte, Rafael F., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Berlin ; London : Springer, 2009.
Berlin ; London : 2009.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 volume)
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Methodological approach to English for biomedical scientists
  • English grammar usage
  • Usual mistakes made by scientists speaking and writing in English
  • Writing a manuscript
  • Writing scientific correspondence
  • Attending a scientific course or conference
  • Giving presentations for biomedical scientists
  • Chairing a scientific discussion
  • Curriculum vitae, cover letters, and other professional letters
  • Getting ready for a job interview in English
  • The laboratory environment
  • Laboratory writing
  • Laboratory safety and biohazards
  • Laboratory animal work
  • Latin and Greek terminology
  • Acronyms and abbreviations
  • Conversation survival guide.