Purpose of Scientific Writing
1. The purpose of scientific writing is the clear and readable communication of information and ideas to the scientific community
a. Solely a communication tool, not an editorial, personal narrative, or entertainment
i. Is objective, not subjective
ii. Your own thoughts, feelings, and opinions are irrelevant and distracting in a scientific narrative
b. Assume your audience is peers within the scientific community
i. Educated
ii. Professional
iii. Have a basic understanding of the subject matter
2. Scientific writing is expected to be a permanent, reliable source of information
a. Of archival quality to be presented and permanently stored within published journals
b. Held up to high standards of clarity and quality of communication
i. One should be able to take your instructions and reproduce your findings
3. Scientific writing adheres to the standards and qualifications of good English writing while supplementing its own qualifications
a. Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation are expected.
b. One must construct and present a logical flow of ideas from one subject to another
1. The purpose of scientific writing is the clear and readable communication of information and ideas to the scientific community
a. Solely a communication tool, not an editorial, personal narrative, or entertainment
i. Is objective, not subjective
ii. Your own thoughts, feelings, and opinions are irrelevant and distracting in a scientific narrative
b. Assume your audience is peers within the scientific community
i. Educated
ii. Professional
iii. Have a basic understanding of the subject matter
2. Scientific writing is expected to be a permanent, reliable source of information
a. Of archival quality to be presented and permanently stored within published journals
b. Held up to high standards of clarity and quality of communication
i. One should be able to take your instructions and reproduce your findings
3. Scientific writing adheres to the standards and qualifications of good English writing while supplementing its own qualifications
a. Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation are expected.
b. One must construct and present a logical flow of ideas from one subject to another