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Effective Scientific Writing Tips from Kristin Sainani's TAA Webinar
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EFFECTIVE SCIENTIFIC
WRITING
TIPS FROM KRISTIN SAINANI'S TAA WEBINAR
® 2014 Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA)
Keep your writing clear and concise. Your goal is to educate not confuse your audience.
® 2014 Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA)
Write with verbs: use strong verbs, avoid turning verbs into nouns, and don't bury the main verb!
® 2014 Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA)
Cut unnecessary words. Be vigilant and ruthless.
Photo credit: Nic McPhee
® 2014 Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA)
Try the sentence without the extra words & see how it's better--conveys the same idea with more power.
® 2014 Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA)
Academic writing should be easy and even enjoyable to read.
Photo credit: Peters, Hans / Anefo - Nationaal Archief Fotocollectie Anefo
® 2014 Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA)
Editing tip: read your work out loud to yourself. You may pick up on things your eyes miss.
® 2014 Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA)
Get organized before you sit down to write. This will help you stay focused, save time, and do your best writing.
® 2014 Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA)
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