Real science in clear English : a guide to scientific writing for the global market / Cathryn Roos, Gregory Roos.
Roos, Cathryn.; Roos, Gregory.
2019
T11
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Title Real science in clear English : a guide to scientific writing for the global market / Cathryn Roos, Gregory Roos.
Author Roos, Cathryn.
ISBN 9789811378201 (electronic book)
9811378207 (electronic book)
9789811378195
9811378193
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7
Imprint Singapore : Springer, 2019.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (140 pages).
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-981-13-7
Call Number T11
Dewey Decimal Classification 808.06/65
Summary This book is a timely go-to resource for any professionals wishing to communicate with the growing number of readers whose first language is not English. It highlights the potential language difficulties these readers face, and provides guidelines and tools for overcoming them. The guidelines show how to convey complicated information clearly without affecting the integrity of the subject matter, while the practical 'before and 'after examples clearly illustrate how using these guidelines and improves scientific texts. The book also includes text evaluation tools that allow writers to rapidly assess the readability of their materials. It is based on theory and the authors extensive experience in producing highly readable English texts for L2 readers who struggle with materials that were originally prepared for L1 readers.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description Description based on print version record.
Added Author Roos, Gregory.
Series SpringerBriefs in education.
Available in Other Form Real Science in Clear English : A Guide to Scientific Writing for the Global Market
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1 Globalisation of Science and Technology
2 Bridging the Gap
3 Readability
4 The L2 Reading Experience
5 What's in a Word?
6 Sentences: Get a Grip on Grammar
7 Go with the Flow
8 Select Style
9 Clear the Page
10 Tools for Readability.

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