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- Technical terms often blend readily into formulae and mathematical manipulation, a term such as force being folded into a formula such as f = ma. This quantification allows the concept to be manipulated mathematically. Technical terms can also lead to a great density of prose that is difficult to understand, even for the specialized reader.
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Mar 30, 2017 · Papers from 2015 are a tougher read than some from the nineteenth century — and the problem isn't just about words, says Philip Ball. Modern scientific texts are more impenetrable than they were...
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Science is becoming more difficult to understand due to the...
- Science is getting harder to read | News | Nature Index
Sep 10, 2020 · Science is becoming more difficult to understand due to the sheer number of acronyms, long sentences, and impenetrable jargon in academic writing. Not only does such overcomplicated...
However, why is it that nearly all technical articles (science, IT, math, etc) are written in impenetrable language? I understand that topics like quantum mechanics and axiomatic set theory are inherently complex, but isn't it logical in introductory paragraphs to try to dumb down the language (i.e. explain to someone like they're five) so that ...
- Schedule your reading time. In our modern age of distraction, people often don’t treat reading as an important part of their day — it’s something that will be done if there’s time or something that is all too often crammed into spare time.
- Schedule notetaking time. Notetaking is incredibly important for the comprehension of technical texts. Just by writing out the concepts, you are reading, and you are also testing your own comprehension of these concepts.
- If you have a choice, read a physical copy. Your paper brain and ebook brain are not the same. As several studies have shown, online reading habits have led to many people losing practice when it comes to bi-literate reading — the act of deep absorption in texts or technical books that leads to higher comprehension.
- Find or create a quiet space. Reading technical books or texts with very technical language can be a grueling task at times. Thankfully, there are many small things you can do to increase concentration.
Feb 27, 2020 · Overly technical language in science articles doesn’t just muddy the waters for non-experts — it can alienate readers, potentially shutting them out from scientific discussion and knowledge.
- Chris Woolston
- 2020
Oct 2, 2019 · If you aren’t the target audience, and reading a technical paper is hard, why do it at all? There are lots of reasons, but three stand out: Context, Leveling Up, and Curiosity. Context...
May 9, 2016 · Scientific papers are written so as to be as concise as possible and this can make them hard to read. They often also use technical terms which one has to look up. At least biology and statistics. nothing I have read (or written) has been in “goobledygook” or purposely incomprehensible jargon but they do use terms and concepts that are ...
