Writing in Science: Research and Writing

The video tutorial discusses how to learn about what animals eat by either observing them or conducting research through various resources like books and online materials. It emphasizes the importance of research in scientific writing, which involves explaining the world using facts and observations. Scientific writing often includes information gathered by others, highlighting the collaborative nature of research.

What is one method to learn about an animal's diet?

• Following the animal and observing its eating habits

• Reading a novel

• Watching a movie

• Listening to music

Which of the following is NOT a source for researching an animal's diet?

• Personal diaries

• Books

• Magazines

• Encyclopedias

What is the process of gathering information from various resources called?

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Research

• Experimentation

Why is research important in scientific writing?

• It is used to entertain readers

• It is a form of artistic expression

• It provides facts and observations to explain the world

• It helps in creating fictional stories

Scientific writing often involves describing information gathered by whom?

• Artists

• Politicians

• Musicians

• Other researchers