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Lect. 8  writing and reading scientific articles
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Lect. 8 writing and reading scientific articles

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How should the experimental design be described in a scientific article?

  • In future tense, with detailed projections
  • In detail, in past tense (correct)
  • Briefly, in present perfect tense
  • In general terms, in present tense
  • When is it appropriate to use tables in presenting data in a scientific article?

  • For presenting raw data only
  • For summarizing key findings
  • For visualizing trends, patterns, or relationships
  • For large or complicated data sets (correct)
  • What is the primary purpose of the discussion section in a scientific article?

  • To interpret the results and propose future experiments
  • To provide a summary of the results
  • To show relationships among observed facts and conclude the work's significance (correct)
  • To introduce new findings and methods
  • Why should authors be cautious about originality and copyrights when writing scientific articles?

    <p>To avoid plagiarism and give credit where it is due</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to the rejection of a manuscript by peer reviewers?

    <p>Doubts about the repeatability of experiments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The methods section should be disorganized and include unrelated methods together.

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

    True or false: The results section should include interpretation of the findings.

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

    True or false: Acknowledgments should include the word 'wish' when acknowledging individuals who helped.

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

    True or false: Academic articles are not written by experts.

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

    True or false: Authors do not need to obtain permissions when using copyrighted material in scientific articles.

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

    Match the following sections of a scientific article with their descriptions:

    <p>Methods section = Describes experimental procedures and techniques Results section = Summarizes findings without interpretation Discussion section = Shows relationships among observed facts and concludes work's significance Acknowledgments = Shows reason for acknowledging individuals and how they helped, without using the word 'wish'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following guidelines for writing scientific articles with their descriptions:

    <p>Experimental design = Described in detail, in past tense Data presentation = Can be presented directly in the text, in a table, or in a figure Materials section = Accurately identifies experimental subjects and chemicals used Tables and figures = Appropriate for conveying trends, patterns, or relationships visually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following considerations for academic articles with their descriptions:

    <p>Repeatability of experiments = Can lead to manuscript rejection if doubted by peer reviewers Copyrights and originality = Authors should be cautious about not copying without giving credit and obtaining permissions when necessary Reading academic articles = Should be done critically, starting with the abstract and conclusion Purpose of academic articles = Written by experts to share research information and make opinions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following considerations for academic articles with their descriptions:

    <p>Peer review process = Manuscript can be rejected if the peer reviewer doubts the experiments could be repeated Acknowledgments = Should show the reason for acknowledging individuals and how they helped, without using the word 'wish' Originality and copyrights = Beware of originality and copyrights of others, do not copy without giving credit, and obtain permissions when necessary Reading approach = Academic articles are written by experts to share research information and make opinions, and should be read critically, starting with the abstract and conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    How to Write and Read Scientific Articles

    • Manuscript can be rejected if the peer reviewer doubts the experiments could be repeated
    • Methods must be organized under subheadings with related methods described together
    • Experimental design should be described in detail, in past tense
    • Materials section must accurately identify experimental subjects and chemicals used
    • Methods section should be clear, precise, and concise for repeatability, with new methods providing all details
    • Results section should summarize findings in an orderly and logical sequence, without interpretation
    • Data can be presented directly in the text, in a table, or in a figure, with each accompanied by a textual presentation of key findings
    • Tables are appropriate for large or complicated data sets, while figures are suitable for conveying trends, patterns, or relationships visually
    • Discussion section's primary purpose is to show relationships among observed facts and end with a summary or conclusion regarding the work's significance
    • Acknowledgments should show the reason for acknowledging individuals and how they helped, without using the word "wish"
    • Beware of originality and copyrights of others, do not copy without giving credit, and obtain permissions when necessary
    • Academic articles are written by experts to share research information and make opinions, and should be read critically, starting with the abstract and conclusion

    How to Write and Read Scientific Articles

    • Manuscript can be rejected if the peer reviewer doubts the experiments could be repeated
    • Methods must be organized under subheadings with related methods described together
    • Experimental design should be described in detail, in past tense
    • Materials section must accurately identify experimental subjects and chemicals used
    • Methods section should be clear, precise, and concise for repeatability, with new methods providing all details
    • Results section should summarize findings in an orderly and logical sequence, without interpretation
    • Data can be presented directly in the text, in a table, or in a figure, with each accompanied by a textual presentation of key findings
    • Tables are appropriate for large or complicated data sets, while figures are suitable for conveying trends, patterns, or relationships visually
    • Discussion section's primary purpose is to show relationships among observed facts and end with a summary or conclusion regarding the work's significance
    • Acknowledgments should show the reason for acknowledging individuals and how they helped, without using the word "wish"
    • Beware of originality and copyrights of others, do not copy without giving credit, and obtain permissions when necessary
    • Academic articles are written by experts to share research information and make opinions, and should be read critically, starting with the abstract and conclusion

    How to Write and Read Scientific Articles

    • Manuscript can be rejected if the peer reviewer doubts the experiments could be repeated
    • Methods must be organized under subheadings with related methods described together
    • Experimental design should be described in detail, in past tense
    • Materials section must accurately identify experimental subjects and chemicals used
    • Methods section should be clear, precise, and concise for repeatability, with new methods providing all details
    • Results section should summarize findings in an orderly and logical sequence, without interpretation
    • Data can be presented directly in the text, in a table, or in a figure, with each accompanied by a textual presentation of key findings
    • Tables are appropriate for large or complicated data sets, while figures are suitable for conveying trends, patterns, or relationships visually
    • Discussion section's primary purpose is to show relationships among observed facts and end with a summary or conclusion regarding the work's significance
    • Acknowledgments should show the reason for acknowledging individuals and how they helped, without using the word "wish"
    • Beware of originality and copyrights of others, do not copy without giving credit, and obtain permissions when necessary
    • Academic articles are written by experts to share research information and make opinions, and should be read critically, starting with the abstract and conclusion

    How to Write and Read Scientific Articles

    • Manuscript can be rejected if the peer reviewer doubts the experiments could be repeated
    • Methods must be organized under subheadings with related methods described together
    • Experimental design should be described in detail, in past tense
    • Materials section must accurately identify experimental subjects and chemicals used
    • Methods section should be clear, precise, and concise for repeatability, with new methods providing all details
    • Results section should summarize findings in an orderly and logical sequence, without interpretation
    • Data can be presented directly in the text, in a table, or in a figure, with each accompanied by a textual presentation of key findings
    • Tables are appropriate for large or complicated data sets, while figures are suitable for conveying trends, patterns, or relationships visually
    • Discussion section's primary purpose is to show relationships among observed facts and end with a summary or conclusion regarding the work's significance
    • Acknowledgments should show the reason for acknowledging individuals and how they helped, without using the word "wish"
    • Beware of originality and copyrights of others, do not copy without giving credit, and obtain permissions when necessary
    • Academic articles are written by experts to share research information and make opinions, and should be read critically, starting with the abstract and conclusion

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