NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Back to results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
ERIC Number: EJ343019
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1986
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Writing Skills for Science Labs.
Vargas, Marjorie Fink
Science Teacher, v53 n8 p29-33 Nov 1986
Describes a 50-minute session designed to improve students' writing of science laboratory reports. Using an improperly worded description of how to make a peanut butter sandwich, the students work in groups to improve "point of view" and "voice." The changes are then used to create better reports. (TW)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Grammar, Grammatical Acceptability, Language Arts, Science Activities, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Syntax, Technical Writing, Writing (Composition), Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction, Writing Processes, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A