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What is the primary purpose of scientific writing?
What is the primary purpose of scientific writing?
To communicate scientific information to other scientists in a document, book, or presentation in written form.
What is a characteristic of scientific writing that sets it apart from other technical documents and styles of writing?
What is a characteristic of scientific writing that sets it apart from other technical documents and styles of writing?
Objectivity
Why are personal pronouns, especially 'I', 'you', and 'we', usually avoided in scientific writing?
Why are personal pronouns, especially 'I', 'you', and 'we', usually avoided in scientific writing?
Because they are often associated with subjective views that are influenced by personal preferences or biases.
What is an example of how to establish an objective distance from the topic in scientific writing?
What is an example of how to establish an objective distance from the topic in scientific writing?
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What is the result of using personal pronouns in scientific writing?
What is the result of using personal pronouns in scientific writing?
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Why is it important to use exact wording in scientific writing?
Why is it important to use exact wording in scientific writing?
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How can the reality of climate change be demonstrated, according to the passage?
How can the reality of climate change be demonstrated, according to the passage?
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What is the purpose of using evidence or logical argumentation in academic writing?
What is the purpose of using evidence or logical argumentation in academic writing?
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What is a key feature of formal academic writing?
What is a key feature of formal academic writing?
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What type of language should be avoided in formal academic writing?
What type of language should be avoided in formal academic writing?
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Why is it important to avoid rhetorical questions in academic writing?
Why is it important to avoid rhetorical questions in academic writing?
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What is a useful resource for determining the formality of specific words?
What is a useful resource for determining the formality of specific words?
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