Workshop 8: Scientific English Practice
Dr. BOUDJEMAA Kaouther (UFM Constantine 1)
Abstract:
English is known as the lingua franca of the world and has become a universal means of communication in the fields of science and technology. Therefore, English writing is a required skill -as far as communicating science is concerned- and the scientific writing style and characteristics are a must-have tool in the hands of scientists. Since scientists are interested in sharing their thoughts and findings, this workshop is devoted to the most frequently used paper for such purpose: the Scientific Article. The format and features of the scientific article (mainly The IMRaD format) will be studied. The examples provided will be related to Computational Chemistry and Drug Design.
Outline
Introduction:
A general introduction on the (English for Specific Purposes) ESP and (English for Science and Technology ) EST branches and their importance in the world of research. Learners needs, audience and its types, English as the language of science, etc.
Presentation:
The Scientific Discourse:
a) characteristics (clarity, preciseness, economy, objectivity, etc.)
b) writing style (what makes it special + what a science writer should put in his mind about the scientific writing style) …
The Scientific Article:
a) the format of the scientific article (compared to other papers; the importance of a standard layout; its relation to the language: specific feature required by certain sections {provide examples on the choice of some aspects over others}; the IMRaD format…)
b) the specific language features that answer or correspond to the specific aspects of the scientific article/writing (grammatical aspects, lexis, …)