The Treatment of Technical Vocabulary in Textbooks of Biology.

Evans, J. Daryll

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ERIC Number: EJ139943

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Publication Date: 1976

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The Treatment of Technical Vocabulary in Textbooks of Biology

Evans, J. Daryll

Journal of Biological Education, 10, 1, 19-30, Feb 76

Describes an analysis of six secondary level biology texts to determine how they dealt with terminology. Concluded that technical vocabulary would be used more effectively if synonyms were eliminated and terms were explained at first appearance. (MLH)

Descriptors: Biology, Definitions, Instructional Materials, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Textbook Content, Textbooks, Vocabulary

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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