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Peer reviewedGragson, Gay; Selzer, Jack – Written Communication, 1990
Analyzes two scientific journal articles from a reader-response perspective. Elaborates the rhetorical nature of scientific discourse and demonstrates that even within the constraints of the journal articles, scientists have considerable freedom to exercise choices. Explicates how writers use cues to direct readers into fictional roles. (MG)
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Biology, Characterization, Higher Education
