Includes index.

Introduction : entering the scholarly dialogue -- Getting started : developing good writing habits -- The "I" in science : objectivity, transparency, and argument -- Who are you talking to? Defining your audience -- What do you want to say? Forming your core argument -- How are you going to say it? Developing your structure -- Breaking up the gray mass : headings, figures, and tables -- Holding up the mirror : giving and receiving feedback -- Saying it out loud : presenting your paper -- Delivering the goods : following author guidelines and submitting your manuscript.