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How to develop your writing style:Good scientific writing is:
Clear - it avoids unnecessary detail;
Simple - it uses direct language, avoiding vague or complicated
sentences. Technical terms and jargon are used only when they are
necessary for accuracy;
Impartial - it avoids making assumptions (Everyone knows that ...)
and unproven statements (It can never be proved that ...). It
presents how and where data were collected and supports its
conclusions with evidence;
Good scientific writing is:
Structured logically - ideas and processes are expressed in a
logical order. The text is divided into sections with clear headings;
Accurate - it avoids vague and ambiguous language such as about,
approximately, almost;
Objective - statements and ideas are supported by appropriate
evidence that demonstrates how conclusions have been drawn as
well as acknowledging the work of others.
How to develop this writing:
Think about the way you write and the language you use
A good scientific writer considers choices in writing, makes decisions
that improve the effectiveness of the manuscript
Carefully consider the words used, and the ways in which they are
used
Choice of words and technical/scientific terms/Technical terms
Use technical terms only when you need to do so
Explain or define any technical terms immediately after using them
for the first time
Do not try to impress the reader by using unnecessary technical
jargon or lengthy words
Use clear and unambiguous terms
Abbreviations can be a very useful way of saving time and avoiding
repetition, but they can be confusing and might not be understood
by everyone
Use standard abbreviations where these exist and reduce your use
of abbreviations to an absolute minimum; they are rarely essential.
Your choice of technical/ scientific terms:
Use objective rather than subjective language
Objective language is language that is impartial and states a fact or
process .e.g. The population of the United Kingdom is 67.88 million
(2020). This is a clear, objective statement of fact
Subjective language is open to question or interpretation as it
implies personal thought or belief. E.g. America is the greatest
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