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Structurein Scientific Writing
AEE 804Spring 2003Reese & Woods
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Structure: the Strategy of Style
If a man can group his ideas,
then he is a writer.- Robert Louis Stevenson
beginning(titles)
ending
middle(transitions)
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The organization of a scientific document can be viewed as abeginning, middle, and ending
Beginning
Ending
Middle
TitleSummaryIntroduction
Middle Sections
ConclusionsBack Matter
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Beginnings prepare readers for understanding the work
Introduction - prepares readersfor the middle
Title - orients readers todocument
Summary - tells readers whathappens in document
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A strong title orients readers to your area of work
The Use ofLearning Styles in
Academic Performanceand Retention
The Use of Learning Stylesand Admission Criteria in
Predicting AcademicPerformance and
Retention ofCollege Freshmen
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A strong title also separates your work from everyone else's work
Assessing AquacultureCurricula in the
Northeastern Region
AssessingAquacultureCurricula in
Michigan High Schools
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A document's introduction prepares readers for the discussion
Topic?Importance?
Introduction
Arrangement?Background?
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The introduction defines the scopeand limitations of the work
Undergraduate AgricultureStudent Learning Styles
and Critical Thinking Abilities:Is There A Relationship?
Population:•College of Agriculture•First year•2 year study•Men surveyed
Other effects,such as degree,not considered
Academic gradesnot consideredWomen may not
experience thesame effects
scope
limitations
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A strong introduction tells readers why the research is important
importance
See examples – Matchett and Williams
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In the middle of a report, you present your work
Choose a logicalstrategy
Make sectionsand subsections
HeadingSubheadingSubheading
HeadingSubheadingSubheadingSubheading
Heading
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Flow
Common strategies exist for the middles of scientific reports
Chronological
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Common strategies exist for the middles of scientific reports
Parallel Parts
Corel Corporation
Spatial
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When you divide a section into subsections, all the pieces should be of the same pie
Assessment of Learning Styles
• Assessment of critical thinking
• Assessment of problem solving
• Assessment of engagement
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In a strong ending, you analyze results and give a future perspective
Analyze results from overall perspective
Conclusions
Analysis of Results
Several options:Make recommendationsDiscuss future workRepeat limitations
Future Perspective