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Even scientists have their jargon. The following comparison is certainly not to be taken too serious, but opens up a perspective for authors of scientific texts.
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When scientists write ... |
they really mean |
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It has long been known that ... |
I have not bothered to look up the original reference. |
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While it has not been possible to provide a definite answer to these Questions ... |
The experiments did not work out, but i figured to get at least a publication out of it. |
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High purity ...., Very high purity ..., Extremely high purity ... , |
Composition unknown except for the exaggerated claims of the supplier. |
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Three of the samples were chosen for detailed analysis. |
The results on the others did not make sense and were ignored. |
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.... accidently strained during mounting |
... dropped on the flor. |
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... handled with extreme care throughout the experiment. |
. not dropped on the floor. |
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... typical results .... |
... results to support the idea .... |
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... detail has been lost in reproduction, it is clear from the original micrographs |
..... our micrographs do not really support the idea ... |
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Presumably at longer times ... |
I did not take the time to find out. |
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It is suggested that ...., It is believed that ... , It may be that ... , |
I think ... |
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It is generally believed that ... |
Other people think so too. |
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It might be argued that ... |
I have such a good idea on this objection, that now I shall raise it. |
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Much additional work will be required before a complete understanding ... |
I do not understand .... . |
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A quantitative theory to account for these phenomena has not been formulated ... |
Neither does anyone else. |
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We hope that these results will stimulate further work in the field |
This paper is not very good, but neither are any of the others in this miserable field |
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We anticipate that this work will stimulate ... |
I have a strong opinion on, on what subject others should work on ... . |