学习“Write in Science”科学写作导言部分笔记
第一个问题：什么样的文章是好的？怎么样才能写好文章？
写作的第一要义是清晰地表达，第二要义就是修改。
- Clear writing just takes having something to say and clear thinking.
- Elegant and stylish writing happens in revision, even for professional writers.
第二个问题：写好文章的条件是什么？ - Having something to say.
- Logical thinking.
- A few simple, learnable rules of style.
第三个问题：让自己写得更好的步骤是什么？ - Read, pay attention, and imitate.
- Write in a journal.
- Let go of "academic" writing habits.
- Talk about your research before trying to write about it.
- Write to engage your readers-try not to bore them!
- Stop waiting for "inspiration."
- Accept that writing is hard for everyone.
- Revise. Nobody gets it perfect on the first try.
- Learn how to cut ruthlessly. Never become too attached to your words.
- Find a good editor.
- Take risks.
摘自coursera