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Writing as thinking.

Jeffrey Kovac¹

¹Department of Chemistry, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville 37996-1600, USA. jkovac@utk.edu

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

|June 11, 2003

Summary

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This study explores the crucial role of scientific writing and rhetorical analysis in understanding scientific thinking. It examines how models and metaphors shape scientific communication and discovery.

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Area of Science:

Scientific Communication
Rhetoric in Science
Cognitive Science

Background:

Scientific writing is fundamental to knowledge dissemination.
Rhetorical analysis offers insights into scientific discourse.
Models and metaphors are integral to scientific thought processes.

Purpose of the Study:

To define the role of writing in scientific advancement.
To investigate how rhetorical analysis can clarify scientific writing.
To explore the function of models and metaphors in scientific thinking and writing.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of scientific writing.
Application of rhetorical theory to scientific texts.
Examination of the use of models and metaphors in scientific discourse.

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Main Results:

Writing is central to the practice and progress of science.
Rhetorical analysis reveals the persuasive and structural elements of scientific texts.
Models and metaphors are essential tools for conceptualizing and communicating scientific ideas.

Conclusions:

Further research into scientific writing, rhetoric, and cognitive aspects of science is warranted.
Understanding these elements enhances the practice and pedagogy of science.
This inquiry provides a foundation for deeper exploration into the intersection of language, thought, and science.