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Language,
Tone, Style,
7 Steps to a Successful Research WRITTEN LANGUAGE
Report
and
Scientific papers should be written with correct
Mechanics
1. Choose a topic. It should be a subject grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Reporting numbers
he can understand and one that
Write out numbers at the beginning of a sentence.

01.
interests him. Spell out cardinal numbers from one to nine and
2. Make a plan. Create
together to map out the process.
a calendar
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ordinal numbers from first to ninth. Numbers below
10 are usually written as words. Also write out
WRITING STYLE
hundred, thousand and million in words. Please
3. Check with the teacher. She should
consider the following exceptions: A scientific paper is a formal text

02.
double-check the topic with her Write the number in numerals if numbers have written in an impersonal, objective,
teacher. been measured or calculated, followed by a unit of
neutral and professional way. The
measurement. Usually, a space is inserted
4. Conduct research and take notes. He
between the number and the unit. writing is concise with specific
can use a range of resources — from Round numbers to, for instance, two decimal wordings and formulations. The
books, periodicals, and the Internet — places unless stated otherwise.
writing should be clear as well and

03.
Percentages require numerals, except when
to do this. Help him practice taking
beginning a sentence. lead to a deeper understanding of
notes without copying word-for-word
the subject.
to reduce the risk of plagiarism.

5. Outline the project. This will help her Writing Mechanics

organize her notes and thoughts.
6. Write the report. Use the outline as a In composition, writing mechanics Writing style in academic writing
Avoid colloquial or informal language.
road map. are the conventions governing the
Eliminate all 'filler' and needless words. Biased
7. Edit and reread the report. Checking technical aspects of writing,
rhetorical questions. Remember that the use of
and correcting mistakes are the including spelling, punctuation, personal pronouns does not fit into an
hallmarks of a good student. capitalization, and abbreviations. objective, scientific paper.

Getting your main points together Avoid ambiguous, imprecise or vague words
such as ‘various', 'some', 'particular',
can be a challenge, and one
'numerous'. Try to avoid impersonal
solution is to put together a draft expressions. Be clear, concrete, specific,
of main ideas before writing. precise and direct. If possible, choose specific
Some writing textbooks also wordings which will lead to more concise
writing.
include issues related to usage
and organization under the broad
heading of mechanics.