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ERIC Number: EJ652848
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8326
Scientists as Writers.
Yore, Larry D.; Hand, Brian M.; Prain, Vaughan
Science Education, v86 n5 p672-92 Sep 2002
Establishes an image of a science writer based on a synthesis of writing theory, models, and research literature on academic writing in science and other disciplines, and contrasts this image with an actual prototypical image of scientists as writers of science. Assesses scientists' writing habits, beliefs, strategies, and perceptions of print-based language. (Contains 53 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Journal Writing, Science Education, Scientific Literacy, Scientific Principles, Scientists, Writing (Composition)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Writing