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O'Connor, Timothy R.; Holmquist, Gerald P. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2009
We present an algorithm for the construction of a strong initial draft. It is designed to overcome writer's block and to assist scientists who are not native English speakers. The writing starts with making figures and tables. These suggest several terse summary statements, the few major conclusions or observations the author will present to the…
Descriptors: Technical Writing, Mathematics, Models, English (Second Language)
Gimeno, Ana; Seiz, Rafael; de Siqueira, Jose Macario; Martinez, Antonio – Online Submission, 2010
The future professional world of today's students is becoming a life-long learning process where they have to adapt to a changing market and an environment full of new opportunities and challenges. Thus, the development of a number of personal and professional skills, in addition to technical content and knowledge, is a crucial part of their…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Web Based Instruction, Multimedia Instruction
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Spencer, Richard H. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1988
Discusses problems that U.S. companies may experience in getting computer programs and other related products accepted in other countries because of difficulties in translating the English language used in the products. Topics discussed include slang, acronyms, and abbreviations; economic and financial differences; cultural differences; and…
Descriptors: Abbreviations, Computer Software, Cultural Differences, Design Requirements