Writing About Biology: How Rhetorical Choices Can Influence the Impact of a Scientific Paper
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A comparison of the landmark papers by Watson and Crick (1953) and Avery et al. (1944) shows how different rhetorical choices can influence the impact of a scientific paper. The paper by Watson and Crick revolutionized biology and remains a model of scientific rhetoric. In contrast, the paper by Avery et al. reports equally important findings, but its impact was greatly diminished because of rhetorical choices made by its authors. Together, these papers provide an interesting and valuable case study for teaching students the importance of rhetoric and writing in science.
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