Science and Scientific Writing
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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?

  • First-person
  • Third-person (correct)
  • Narrative voice
  • Second-person
  • 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?

    <p>Subjectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In scientific writing, what role does a hypothesis play?

    <p>It is an untested idea without concrete evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes scientific writing from other forms of writing?

    <p>Focus on testable explanations and predictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common type of science text that documents all observations and conclusions about a specific subject?

    <p>Case Study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of science text in the natural sciences aims to prove or disprove hypotheses and follows a chronological pattern?

    <p>Laboratory Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element of a well-written text involves the clear statement of purpose, position, facts, examples, and specific details?

    <p>Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cue in the ordering of events and concepts in a well-written text?

    <p>Signal Words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of science text is commonly done in the social sciences and provides a detailed account of observed behavior patterns among subjects?

    <p>Field Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What element of a well-written text refers to the complete framework of how the text is organized?

    <p>Structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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