Editorial----a Plea for Scholarly Writing
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Synopsis Scientific writing is a skill that needs to be developed through concentration and practice. By the final draft of a paper, each sentence should have been crafted to convey information clearly, succinctly, and accurately. The standard of writing in current scientific journals has reached an all-time low, in terms of both poor grammar and imprecise communication. This situation has been fueled on one hand by escalating costs of publication and an attempt to shorten papers and, on the other hand, by inadequate training in the structure of the English language.
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