Scientific Writing

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What verb tense is commonly used in research papers?

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Past tense.

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Is the passive voice commonly used in scientific writing?

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False.

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What should the last sentence in the Methods section describe?

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A description of how you analyzed your data.

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What is one of the main functions of technical terminology in scientific writing?

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To give a lot of information with a few words.

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Should every paragraph in a scientific paper have a topic sentence?

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False.

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What is the purpose of using past tense in scientific writing?

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To describe completed actions or findings.

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Why is passive voice often preferred in scientific writing?

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It emphasizes the action and the results rather than the researcher.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the significance of clarity in scientific writing?

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Clarity ensures that the research is easily understood and accurately interpreted.

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What role does technical terminology play in scientific communication?

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It allows for precise and concise expression of complex ideas.