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Peer reviewedStrube, Paul – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
Examines science textbook language and determines some characteristics of them: distant authorial voice, concern for precision, limited context, limited syntax, and rhetorical model. Suggests three further researcher needs. (YP)
Descriptors: Language Skills, Physics, Science Curriculum, Science Materials
Peer reviewedGilbert, Steven W. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
Investigates whether enriching text with analogies, similes, and metaphors has an impact on student cognitive learning and attitudes. Reports no gain on achievement, negative gain on attitude, no gain on proposition recall test, and negative gain on student attention to the text. (YP)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Language Usage, Metaphors, Science Curriculum
