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Science is often hard to read. Most people assume that its difficulties are born out of necessity, out of the extreme complexity of scientific concepts, data an
by charlysl 7y ago
Science is often hard to read. Most people assume that its difficulties are born out of necessity,
out of the extreme complexity of scientific concepts, data and analysis. We argue here that
complexity of thought need not lead to impenetrability of expression; we demonstrate a number
of rhetorical principles that can produce clarity in communication without oversimplifying
scientific issues. The results are substantive, not merely cosmetic: Improving the quality of
writing actually improves the quality of thought.
From "The Science of Scientific Writing", 1990; there is a related video, [Judy Swan, Scientific Writing: Beyond Tips and Tricks](https://youtu.be/jLPCdDp_LE0 https://youtu.be/jLPCdDp_LE0)