The Science of Scientific Writing
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...In addition to the criteria listed in Table 1, there are some other principles to be taken into consideration in terms of the language of the discussion section (Borja 2015; Day 1996; Ekmekçi and Konaç 2009; Gopen and Swan 1990; Hyland 2002; Turbek et al....
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...It is also emphasized in the literature that the results of unpublished studies have to be presented in past tense, whereas those of the previously published work should be given in present tense (Day 1996; Gopen and Swan 1990)....
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...According to Gopen and Swan (1990), in reporting scientific research, authors should adopt a concise approach avoiding overlong sentences....
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...Authors should use present tense when referring to the results of previous studies since the results of published studies are considered as scientific knowledge (Day 1996; Gopen and Swan 1990)....
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...Indeed, it is very important in academic writing to explain items clearly, not to write a long story, since the focus is on transferring scientific knowledge (Jenicek 2006; Kallestinova 2011; Gopen and Swan 1990)....
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