GLG 451 Field Geology I

Suggestions for writing style improvement

Specific to Field Geology I (and II)

Field Geology Editing Codes and Writing Tips--By Steve Reynolds, ASU
Sample Rock Description format
A few writing comments from April 13, 2007.

General

Style Manual for Writing in Geology by Rossbacher and Rhodes
Comments on writing from former editors of GSA Bulletin (Sylvester and Costa)
Simple rules for concise scientific writing by Scott Hotaling
Help to eradicate passive voice in your writing
Advice for speakers from Jon Claerbout
A scrutiny of the Introduction by Jon Claerbout

Last modified: March 2, 2007