Language Lab, Science Faculty, University of Nice - Sophia Antipolis

Scientific Writing Resources and Activities

Welcome to the scientific writing section of our Scientific English Internet site. This section includes activities and resources designed to help improve your ability to write about science. We have also provided a collection of links to English-language science writing resources available on the web.

Resources:

Easy:

Relative clauses - Slide Show. Mastering relative clauses is essential to being able to write clearly in English. Visit this page to learn what they are.

Relative clauses - Quiz. Mastering relative clauses is essential to being able to write clearly in English. Visit this page to practice using them.

Word order - Slide Show. Learn how to put sentences together with each word in its proper place.

Word order - Quiz. Put these sentences back together by putting each word in its proper place.

Linking words. Practice linking ideas together using words like "therefore," "however," "although," etc.

 

Moderate:

Football. Practice the use of linking words such as although, despite, and unless in this paragraph about football.

Compound modifiers. This exercise will help you practise using multiple modifying words correctly.

Adjective Order. This activity provides some rules and practice sentences about the best order for multiple adjectives.

 

Difficult:

Errors. In this activity, you need to find the error present in each of a series of sentences.

 

 

About the lab | Contact Us | ©2006 University of Nice Sophia Antipolis Language Lab