Word Usage in Scientific Writing
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A sentence should contain no unnecessary words.In scientific manuscripts precise writing is especially important because of the emphasis on conveying quantitative information efficiently.In reporting and recording research, try to be as accurate and precise in describing as in conducting the research.
Following is a list of words and expressions that are useless or incorrect in scientific writing, with suggested alternatives.This is not a complete list but contains some of the most troublesome words most frequently found in scientific manuscripts.
Don't use Better
based on the fact that because
for the purpose of for / to
fact evidence
prove support
plays an important role is important because
decreased number of fewer
time period time
longer time period longer
brown in color brown
round in shape round
a number of some
has been shown to be is
by means of by
it is possible that may
in order to to
during the course of during
a majority of most
a great number of times often
in other words thus / hence / therefore
despite the fact that although
first of all first
it is interesting to note that eliminate
it may be resonable to suppose that eliminate
To ensure accuracy and preciseness in your writing:
• Use an English spelling checker
• Make sure you use words according to the precise meaning understood by the average person.
• Ideally, check whether every word could be deleted or replaced by a better one.
For more detailed information regarding writing a manuscript for publication, please review some of our other articles at http://www.sfedit.net/newsletters.htm.These articles approach such subjects as Writing the First Draft, Writing Effective Results, Methods and Materials, Discussions, Selecting a Journal, Responding to Reviewers, etc. Interesting....
However,please allow me to mention: Papers are always written for another human being. To make it more readable for a real person, some auxiliary words are often necessary. Interesting....
However,please allow me to mention: Papers are always written for another human ...
roywwcheng 发表于 2010-4-27 22:10 http://www.dolc.de/forum/images/common/back.gif
another human being。。。
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