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Peer reviewedHarley, John K. – Canadian Journal of Education, 1983
Poor writing style among academics, particulary those in the behavioral sciences, stems from a lack of linguistic sophistication, the linguistic customs of academia, and the linguistic customs of the behavioral science disciplines. The article offers remedies for errors in each category. (SB)
Descriptors: Behavioral Sciences, Educational Environment, Grammar, Language Standardization
