tips for effective scientific writing
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Effective Scientific Writing Tips from Kristin Sainani's TAA WebinarTRANSCRIPT
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EFFECTIVE SCIENTIFIC
WRITING
TIPS FROM KRISTIN SAINANI'S TAA WEBINAR
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Keep your writing clear and concise. Your goal is to educate not confuse your audience.
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Write with verbs: use strong verbs, avoid turning verbs into nouns, and don't bury the main verb!
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Cut unnecessary words. Be vigilant and ruthless.
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Try the sentence without the extra words & see how it's better--conveys the same idea with more power.
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Academic writing should be easy and even enjoyable to read.
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Editing tip: read your work out loud to yourself. You may pick up on things your eyes miss.
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Get organized before you sit down to write. This will help you stay focused, save time, and do your best writing.
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