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Writing: the Quarterly as text.

Lawrence F Locke1

  • 1School of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA. lflocke@hotmail.com

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
|August 27, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This essay examines writing in the Quarterly over 75 years, finding its dense style and dual audience focus hinder accessibility and impact for physical education professionals. Despite challenges, the journal shows promise for the future.

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Area of Science:

  • Scientific communication
  • Physical education scholarship
  • Academic journal studies

Background:

  • The Quarterly has a 75-year history serving physical education.
  • Understanding the evolution of academic writing is crucial for effective dissemination of research.
  • The journal aims to cater to both broad and specialized audiences within physical education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the evolution of writing style and its impact on the Quarterly.
  • To assess how form, function, and content have interacted over time.
  • To evaluate the journal's effectiveness in serving diverse physical education communities.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of stylistic elements in published articles.
  • Examination of the interplay between writing form and content.
  • Assessment of the journal's reach and impact on different reader groups.

Main Results:

  • Writing style has become overly dense, posing a barrier to readers.
  • The journal's attempt to serve both general and specialist audiences has limited its effectiveness in fulfilling either role.
  • Despite identified issues, there are positive aspects and reasons for optimism regarding the journal's future.

Conclusions:

  • The current writing model in research reports is unnecessarily complex.
  • Balancing broad accessibility and specialized content presents a significant challenge for academic journals.
  • The Quarterly demonstrates resilience and potential for future improvement in scientific communication within physical education.

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