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Roger K. Bunting

Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-4160

J. Chem. Educ., 1999, 76 (10), p 1407

DOI: 10.1021/ed076p1407

Publication Date (Web): October 1, 1999

Abstract

This article presents a selection of examples of grammatical constructions commonly misused in scientific communication. Each is presented in a familiar context and followed by a discussion of the inappropriate usage. Suggestions for improvements are made.

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Chemoinformatics

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Communication / Writing

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