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[Medical writing and scientific style]
1División de Genética, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Boletin Medico Del Hospital Infantil De Mexico
|March 1, 1993
Summary
This study contrasts effective scientific writing with common medical writing flaws. It also reviews grammatical tense and author concepts in scientific literature to improve clarity.
Area of Science:
- Scientific communication
- Medical writing standards
- Academic publishing
Context:
- Medical writing often deviates from scientific style, impacting clarity.
- Understanding grammatical tense and authorial voice is crucial in scientific literature.
Purpose:
- To differentiate between ideal scientific style and prevalent medical writing vices.
- To analyze the role of grammatical tense and author concept in scientific literature.
Summary:
- The paper contrasts the qualities of effective scientific style with the vices found in medical writing.
- It examines the appropriate use of grammatical tense and the concept of authorship in scientific texts.
Impact:
- Aims to enhance the quality and precision of scientific and medical publications.
- Provides insights for authors and editors to improve scientific discourse and readability.
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