Re:In some scientific papers, words expressing uncertainty h...
by bakuninsbart on Monday October 28, 2024 @09:10AM
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We lose nuance by only usign maximalist statements. Take these rather typical intro-phrases:
We find [strongest result]
Our findings strongly indicate [likely result]
Our findings suggest/indicate [result that needs more research]
The way I and many other people read papers is that we read method and appendix last, good writing can give you hints at those things without needlessly bloating the paper. The nuance also makes me trust the authors more, as it indicates humbleness and diligence
We find [strongest result]
Our findings strongly indicate [likely result]
Our findings suggest/indicate [result that needs more research]
The way I and many other people read papers is that we read method and appendix last, good writing can give you hints at those things without needlessly bloating the paper. The nuance also makes me trust the authors more, as it indicates humbleness and diligence