International Medical Writing: English for a Global Audience
By Lee Seaman and Tom Lang With contributions by Raoul Breugelmans, Edward Barroga, and Mary Shibuya Life Science Publishing, Tokyo, 2019 ISBN978-4-89775-388-1 C3047
Table of Contents Preface Introduction Chapter 1. Clear, Concise, and Coherent: 3Cs English Chapter 2. Shared Experience: A Key to Improving Clarity Chapter 3. Writing Better in English: The 12 Edits
Prefer shorter sentences.
Keep the verb close to the subject.
Avoid using empty words.
Prefer the active voice and “subject-verb-object” sentence structure.
Be careful when using the passive voice.
Use nominalizations only when necessary.
Be careful about using the passive voice and nominalizations in the same sentence.
Make the units of a sentence parallel when possible.
Use personal pronouns (“I” and “we”) where appropriate.
Ensure that the meaning of all pronouns is clear.
Use only a few common standard abbreviations.
Use a “given-new” edit to connect your ideas and make your writing smoother. Chapter 4. Examples and Explanations Chapter 5. Advice for Publishing in English-Language Journals
Advice for Preparing Manuscripts
Advice for Submitting Manuscripts
Advice for Responding to Reviewers References About the Authors and Contributors