Picture 1 of 1
Communicating Rocks : Writing, Speaking, and Thinking about Geology by Peter...
Condition:
Sale ends in: 6d 17h
Price:
US $29.75
ApproximatelyC $40.95
Was US $35.00
Save US $5.25 (15% off)
- Buy It NowCommunicating Rocks : Writing, Speaking, and Thinking about Geology by Peter...
Shipping:
Located in: Henderson, Tennessee, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Sat, Jun 22 and Tue, Jun 25 to 43230
Returns:
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:145490259264
Item specifics
- Condition
- Subject
- Earth Sciences / Geology, Earth Sciences / General
- ISBN
- 9780321689672
- Subject Area
- Science
- Publication Name
- Communicating Rocks : Writing, Speaking, and Thinking about Geology
- Publisher
- Pearson Education
- Item Length
- 8.9 in
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.4 in
- Features
- Revised
- Item Weight
- 6.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.8 in
- Number of Pages
- 160 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pearson Education
ISBN-10
0321689674
ISBN-13
9780321689672
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99472535
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Publication Name
Communicating Rocks : Writing, Speaking, and Thinking about Geology
Language
English
Subject
Earth Sciences / Geology, Earth Sciences / General
Publication Year
2011
Features
Revised
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
6.4 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2012-360115
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
808.06/6551
Table Of Content
Preface Acknowledgements 1. Communication equals thinking 2. Written communication 2.1 Types of written communication 2.2 Problem words and concepts 2.3 Examples 3. Oral communication 3.1 An illustrated talk in front of a seated audience 3.2 The poster presentation 4 Writing is hard References
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
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. Communicating Rocks: Writing, Speaking, and Thinking about Geology not 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., 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. Communicating Rocks: Writing, Speaking, and Thinking about Geology not 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., 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. Communicating Rocks: Writing, Speaking, and Thinking about Geology not only makes the case for balancing science with writing and speaking, but makes the case that one cannot have the former without the latter. 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. KEY TOPICS: Communication equals thinking; Written communication--Types of written communication, Problem words and concepts, Examples; Oral communication--An illustrated talk in front of a seated audience, The poster presentation; Writing is hard. MARKET: A useful style and writing reference for geology professionals.
LC Classification Number
QE48.85.C67 2012
Copyright Date
2012
ebay_catalog_id
4
Item description from the seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:145490259264
Shipping and handling
Item location:
Henderson, Tennessee, United States
Ships to:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan Republic, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde Islands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon Republic, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of Croatia, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Vietnam, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Western Samoa, Worldwide, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Excludes:
Barbados, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Libya, Martinique, New Caledonia, Reunion, Russian Federation, Ukraine, Venezuela
| Shipping and handling | To | Service | Delivery*See Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free shipping | United States | Economy Shipping (USPS Media MailTM) | Estimated between Sat, Jun 22 and Tue, Jun 25 to 43230 |
| US $9.80 (approx C $13.49) | United States | Expedited Shipping (USPS Priority Mail®) | Estimated between Sat, Jun 22 and Tue, Jun 25 to 43230 |
| Taxes |
|---|
| Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Learn moreLearn more about paying tax on eBay purchases |
Sales tax for an item #145490259264
Sales tax for an item #145490259264
Seller collects sales tax for items shipped to the following provinces:
| Province | Sales Tax Rate |
|---|
Return policy
| After receiving the item, contact seller within | Refund will be given as |
|---|---|
| 60 days after the buyer receives it | Money Back, Replacement |
The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.
Payment details
Payment methods
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (10,460)
c***i (536)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
Excellent Service , Item as Described Great Packaging & Super Fast Shipping Thank You
l***m (1032)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past year
Verified purchase
Trusted Seller.....fast ship, item 100% as advertised. THANKS!
0***s (284)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past year
Verified purchase
Item arrived on time and is as described, A+++ Seller
Product ratings and reviews
More to explore:
- Geology Textbooks,
- Geology Textbooks in English,
- Geology Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- Geology Paperback Textbooks,
- Nonfiction Books Fiction & Public Speaking,
- Writing Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- Public Speaking Paperback Fiction & Nonfiction Books,
- Nonfiction Books Fiction & Writing,
- Fiction & Think and Grow Rich Nonfiction Books,
- Geology 1800-1849 Antiquarian & Collectible Books