Scientific writing tips

SIMPLE IS BEAUTIFUL!

Clear and concise technical writing

How to write in plain English

Plain English-Alternative words

See the section "Phrases you can omit": http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/concise.htm

http://home.comcast.net/~garbl/stylemanual/words.htm

See also a list of words and expressions to avoid and the text "How to write scientific papers" (thanks Alfons!):

How to write scientific papers by Dr R. Sommaruga