1. SCIENCE WRITING FOR EVERYONE Not Exactly Rocket Science

2. Scientific Research Abstract Significance Introduction Methods Results Discussion Works Cited

3. Genre Analysis – Professional Science Writing  Who uses this genre?  What is it about?  When is it used?  Why is it used?  What is the typical content of this genre?  What are its formal features?  How is it organized?  What kinds of peculiar language or syntax is typical in this genre?  What particular rhetorical appeals does it use?

4. Genre Analysis – Popular Science Blogs Using the list of rhetorical features, begin brainstorming for your genre analysis feeder:  Identify Content  What are these science blogs blogging about?  What is their intent or purpose?  Identify the rhetorical appeals to the audience  Ethos is appealing to an audiences belief in the personal qualities of the writer (because they are experts, or they consulted experts, etc.)  Logos is appealing to an audience’s rational mind  Pathos is appealing to an audiences emotions (pity, compassion, anger, sympathy)  Identify the structure used  What are the various parts?  How are they organized?  Identify the format  What is the layout?  What is the typical length?  Identify the choice of sentence style and words  How would you describe the writer’s voice?