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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?
Objectivity
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?
Using the topic as the subject instead of a personal pronoun.
What is the result of using personal pronouns in scientific writing?
It can make the writing seem like a personal opinion rather than a researched fact.
Why is it important to use exact wording in scientific writing?
To communicate scientific information accurately and effectively.
How can the reality of climate change be demonstrated, according to the passage?
by studying alterations in Antarctic ice layers
What is the purpose of using evidence or logical argumentation in academic writing?
to express one's own opinion
What is a key feature of formal academic writing?
it is very explicit and provides the reader with all the information they need to understand the meaning
What type of language should be avoided in formal academic writing?
colloquial language
Why is it important to avoid rhetorical questions in academic writing?
because the reader cannot answer them
What is a useful resource for determining the formality of specific words?
online learner's dictionaries
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