tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37148773.post5708329099368488755..comments2024-03-27T14:50:47.345-04:00Comments on <center>Sandwalk</center>: Advice for Scientists on How to CommunicateLarry Moranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05756598746605455848noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37148773.post-90390129377919124492009-08-19T08:47:21.007-04:002009-08-19T08:47:21.007-04:00"The major goal of science writers is to comm..."The major goal of science writers is to communicate science to the general public."<br /><br />While I realize that science writers and science writing is your major concern. I think we should first think about writing in general:<br /><br />The major goal of all writers should be to communicate to their readers clearly, effectively and accurately. Most writing, especially in email and blog comments, is sloppy and ungrammatical; this writing style affects other forms of written communication. If all writers followed the basic rules and avoided shortcuts, then they would be able to communicate more effectively.Veronica Abbasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037599323472646996noreply@blogger.com