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| ERIC #: | EJ607080 |
| Title: | Writing about Biology: How Rhetorical Choices Can Influence the Impact of a Scientific Paper. |
| Authors: | Moore, Randy |
| Descriptors: | Higher Education; Research Reports; Rhetoric; Science History; Scientific and Technical Information; Scientific Methodology; Secondary Education; Writing Instruction; Writing Strategies |
| Source: | Bioscene, v26 n1 p23-25 Feb 2000 |
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| Publication Date: | 2000-00-00 |
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| Pub Types: | Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles |
| Abstract: | Compares two landmark papers in biology to show how different rhetorical choices can influence the impact of a scientific paper. Argues that papers by Watson and Crick, and Avery, MacLeod and McCarty that present revolutionary biological findings provide an interesting and valuable case study for teaching students the importance of rhetoric and writing in science. (Contains 16 references.) (Author/WRM) |
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| Languages: | English |
| Education Level: | Higher Education; Secondary Education |