LECTURE 1: INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC WRITING IWhy writing and reading are essential skills (a) People in most professions must present themselves in writing to customers or clients e.g. scientists must continually read articles, write up results Writing is an essential communication skill (b) Jobs require strong writing skills Writing can be seen as a form of power, a form of knowledge without which one is left behind (c)Possession of strong writing skill enables learning Whether the field is biology, map-making, computer programming, (i)Writing improves learning (ii)Writing skill improves reasoning skill an ability to analyze and reason situations is improved 2. The Importance of clear writing in scientific research Dissemination of research findings (a) Refer to Gao (b )Clarity AccuracyLECTURE 1: INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC WRITING 1.Why Writing and Reading are essential skills (a)People in most professions must present themselves in writing to customers or clients. e.g. scientists must continually read articles, write up results Writing is an essential communication skill (b) Jobs require strong writing skills Writing can be seen as a form of power, a form of knowledge without which one is left behind. . (c)Possession of strong writing skill enables learning Whether the field is biology, map-making , computer programming, (i)Writing improves learning (ii)Writing skill improves reasoning skill An ability to analyze and reason situations is improved 2. The Importance of clear writing in scientific research￾Dissemination of research findings (a)Refer to Gao (b)Clarity & Accuracy