A grammar book
For example, Strunk and White, The Elements of Style
A dictionary
For example, Merriam-Webster’s or Oxford Collegiate Dictionary
A style manual
For example, American Medical Association Manual of Style
Useful Reading
1. Booth VH. Communicating in science: Writing a scientific paper and speaking at scientific meetings. 2nd ed. Cambridge, England; New York: Cambridge University Press; 1993.
2. Day RA. How to write and publish a scientific paper. 3rd ed. Phoenix: Oryx Press; 1988.
3. Day RA. Scientific English: A guide for scientists and other professionals. Phoenix: Oryx Press; 1992.
4. Huth EJ. How to write and publish papers in the medical sciences. 2nd ed. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins; 1990.
5. Jones WP, Keene ML. Writing scientific papers and reports. 8th ed. Dubuque, Iowa: WC Brown Co.; 1981.