RSC550 Ch 1

Question 1

Successful Scientific Writing

Answer 1

• Easy to assimilate and spread influence
• Writing and publish effectively.

Question 2

2 Key elements - Academic Writing

Answer 2

1. Focus - crystal clear comm - easy to read and follow message
2. Deliberate focus - WHAT and HOW to write (process)

Question 3

Causes - writers block/slow writing (p2)

Answer 3

1. Avoidance - blank page, intimidate, just start.
2. Distraction - identify, avoid, maintain focus.
3. Feeling Stuck - Maintain ‘writing momentum’.
4. Perfectionism - start, get something, fix/perfect later.
5. Fear of Criticism - better share draft, accept criticism.
6. Reluctance to revise - use criticism constructively to improve and make changes.

Question 4

Role of Scientists - Flow of Science.

Answer 4

Collect raw data -> convert into info -> transform to knowledge ->produce understanding.