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What is the main purpose of writing in science?
What is the main purpose of writing in science?
- To communicate scientific ideas and findings effectively (correct)
- To showcase literary prowess in technical writing
- To persuade readers to accept personal opinions
- To present subjective viewpoints about a topic
Which point of view is commonly used in scientific writing to maintain objectivity?
Which point of view is commonly used in scientific writing to maintain objectivity?
- First-person
- Third-person (correct)
- Narrative voice
- Second-person
What characteristic idiom is commonly used in scientific writing?
What characteristic idiom is commonly used in scientific writing?
- Poetic prose
- Slang
- Colloquial language
- Jargon (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a good science text?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a good science text?
In scientific writing, what role does a hypothesis play?
In scientific writing, what role does a hypothesis play?
What distinguishes scientific writing from other forms of writing?
What distinguishes scientific writing from other forms of writing?
What is a common type of science text that documents all observations and conclusions about a specific subject?
What is a common type of science text that documents all observations and conclusions about a specific subject?
Which type of science text in the natural sciences aims to prove or disprove hypotheses and follows a chronological pattern?
Which type of science text in the natural sciences aims to prove or disprove hypotheses and follows a chronological pattern?
Which element of a well-written text involves the clear statement of purpose, position, facts, examples, and specific details?
Which element of a well-written text involves the clear statement of purpose, position, facts, examples, and specific details?
What is the cue in the ordering of events and concepts in a well-written text?
What is the cue in the ordering of events and concepts in a well-written text?
Which type of science text is commonly done in the social sciences and provides a detailed account of observed behavior patterns among subjects?
Which type of science text is commonly done in the social sciences and provides a detailed account of observed behavior patterns among subjects?
What element of a well-written text refers to the complete framework of how the text is organized?
What element of a well-written text refers to the complete framework of how the text is organized?
