Assignment OverviewThis week\u2019s readings cover a lot of material specific to scientific writing, including:\u00a0
How does good scientific writing compare and contrast with good writing in general?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
What structures are most common in scientific writing?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
Why are standard formatting and citation styles important in scientific writing?\u00a0\u00a0
This assignment is designed to help you translate what you read this week into\u00a0action, as both a more active reader and a more attentive writer of scientific information.
Before you can work on this reflection, you must complete the\u00a0Module 2: Pre-Assignment Activity.\u00a0 Once that is done, you will write a short paper (the length and specific details are listed below). \u00a0Reflect on:
What did you learn by doing the pre-assignment activity?\u00a0 Which method(s) did you find most helpful in understanding the sample paper?\u00a0 Which method(s) might you try to employ in your own writing?\u00a0\u00a0
What \u201cstory\u201d structure do you find most compelling, as a general reader?\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 How might this preference influence your own behavior as a\u00a0scientific\u00a0reader and writer?
What is APA style and why is it useful?\u00a0 Describe at least 3 key components of APA citation formatting.
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