· Scientific writing is a key skill to be mastered by every middle and high school student. Take a look at this PowerPoint presentation that corrects the common errors made by eighth graders while writing a design lab report. Quite often, the problem is that the research question is either not described accurately or the method lacks detail. This could be due to a lack of sufficient background knowledge or understanding of basic science concepts. This is why I recommend non-fiction reading to all my students. Giving reading assignments from textbooks, science-based novels, and journals throughout the school year will go a long way in improving the students' scientific writing skills.
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