Quality in R and D demands right writing

Article Abstract:

One of the problems faced by R and D professionals concerns their ability to write comprehensive technical reports. Most technical professionals seem to think that their writing skills are not essential to the whole research process. Unfortunately, a poorly written report causes significant losses of time, money and departmental stature. Common areas of writing errors include spelling and capitalization, grammar and punctuation, misuse of words and poor format, redundancy and wordiness, hedging or lack of definitiveness, lengthy paragraphs and sentences, passive language, inappropriate tone or vagueness and poor organization.

Evaluation, Scientists' writings, Technical writing, Scientists writings

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E-mail with feeling

Article Abstract:

It is possible to convey feelings in electronic mail (e-mail). Some of the important items to remember in writing better e-mail include knowing the emotional meaning of grammar and punctuation, using 'emoticons' and acronyms to communicate moods and the use of the appropriate type formats, sizes, colors and styles to highlight a message. Other techniques include the use of the 'Re' line and the same format and style of letter-writing applied in conventional letters.

Usage, Column, Electronic mail systems, Email, Letter writing

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Grammar counts!

Article Abstract:

A test for assessing punctuation and grammar skills for research and development personnel is presented to stress the importance of such skills in business writing and the impact of writing errors on the corporate image. The test consists of 10 sentences with errors in punctuation and grammar that have to be corrected. Explanations for the corrections in each of the sentences and the implication of scores are also described.

Research & Development, Scientific Research and Development Services, Tests, problems and exercises, Research institutes, Grammar, Comparative and general, Grammar, Business writing

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