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In God We Trust. AMA the Precious. Mohammad Moradi KOWSAR Corp. 6/9/2012. The Importance of AMA. Document based editing; Some rules even not obeyed in mother tongue speakers Improve the relationship of the authors and the editors Make them to trust you Be the best in the world!.
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In God We Trust AMA the Precious Mohammad Moradi KOWSAR Corp. 6/9/2012
The Importance of AMA Document based editing; Some rules even not obeyed in mother tongue speakers Improve the relationship of the authors and the editors Make them to trust you Be the best in the world!
Documents Best documents are; AMA manual Practical English Usage A-Z of Correct English Merriam Webster`s
Chapter 111.Correct and Preferred Usage Of course, editors do consider manuscripts that are poorly written but are of good science, although they may feel less confident about a paper's content if the presentation is sloppy. Also, authors whose first language is not that of the journal should still be given consideration. In particular, editors should not lose the author's voice, especially in informal usage. Still, scientific writing should be as precise as possible to avoid misinterpretation. This section provides a selection of correct and preferred terms.
abnormal, normal; negative, positive Incorrect: The physical examination was normal. Correct: Findings from the physical examination were normal. Incorrect: The throat culture was negative. Correct: The throat culture was negative for -hemolytic streptococci. Incorrect: The electroencephalogram was positive.
Samples Correct: The electroencephalogram showed abnormalities in the temporal regions.
Samples Incorrect: Serologic tests for Treponemapallidumhemagglutination, which were previously negative, are now positive. Correct: Serologic test results for Treponemapallidumhemagglutination, which were previously negative, are now positive.
Samples Also correct: Serologic tests for Treponemapallidumhemagglutination, the results of which were previously negative, showed a titer of 1:80.
affect, effect Affect (a- fekt), as a verb, means to have an influence on. Effect (i- fekt), as a verb, means to bring about or to cause. Affect (a-fekt), as a noun, refers to immediate expressions of emotion (in contrast to mood, which refers to sustained emotional states). Affectis often used as part of psychiatric diagnostic terminology. Effect (i- fekt), as a noun, means result.
among, between Among usually pertains to general collective relations and always in a group of more than 2. The patients shared the library books among themselves.
Among/Between Between pertains to the relation between 1 entity and 1 or more other entities. For instance, a treaty may be made between 4 powers, since each is defining a relationship with each of the others, but peace may exist among them. Between you and me, we are certain to find the common factor among those we have examined.
article, manuscript Published Non published typescript
association, relationship Association is a connection between two variables in which one does not necessarily cause the other. Relationshipimplies cause and effect.
breastfeed, nurse When referring to human lactation, use breastfeeding. This term is more specific than nursing and prevents any confusion with the profession of nursing.
classic, classical classic generally means authentic, authoritative, or typical (the classic symptoms of myocardial infarction include angina, dyspnea, nausea, and diaphoresis). In contrast, classical refers to the humanities or the fine or historical arts
compare to, compare with One part only. Whole similarities and differences. Ex; Cholestrol level was higher in control group compared to the case group. Ex; Drug A had more benefits compared with Drug B
comprise, compose Include the pituitary gland comprises the adenohypophysis and the neurohypophysis make up or be a constituent of The adenohypophysis and the neurohypophysiscomposethe pituitary gland
the pituitary gland is composed of the adenohypophysis and the neurohypophysis The phrase comprised of is never correct!!
dosage, dose A dose is the quantity to be administered at one time, or the total quantity administered during a specified period. Dosage implies a regimen
sample Ex;The usual initial dosage of furosemide for adult hypertension is 80 mg/d, typically divided into doses of 40 mg twice a day.
fewer, less Fewer and less are not interchangeable. Use fewer for number (individual persons or things) and less for volume or mass (indicating degree or value).
-ic, -ical Merriam-Webster's Collegiate (www.merriamwebsterdictionary.org) Stedman's Dorland's American Heritage dictionaries
in order to In order can often be removed from the phrase in order to without changing its meaning
malignancy, malignant neoplasm, malignant tumor When referring to a specific tumor, use malignant neoplasm or malignant tumor rather than malignancy. Malignancy refers to the quality of being malignant.
operation, surgical procedure, surgeries, surgery Surgery can mean surgical care, surgical treatment, or surgical therapy (ie, the care provided by a surgeon with the help of nurses and other personnel from the first consultation and examination, through the hospital stay, operation, and postoperative care, until the last follow-up visit is complete). An operation is what occurs between the induction of and the patient's emergence from anesthesia—incision, dissection, excision, and closure.
place on, put on The phrase “to put [or to place] a patient on a drug” is jargon and should be avoided. Medications are prescribed or patients are given medications; therapy or therapeutic agents are started, administered.
suggestive, suspicious Incorrect: The chest film was suspicious for tuberculosis. Correct: The chest film was suggestive of tuberculosis. Also correct: The chest film showed abnormalities suggestive of tuberculosis. Also correct: The chest film showed a suspicious lesion, but its nature was unclear.
use, usage, utility, utilize Use is almost always preferable to utilize, which has the specific meaning “to find a profitable or practical use for,” suggesting the discovery of a new use for something. However, even where this meaning is intended, use would be acceptable.
2) Redundant, Expendable, and Incomparable Words and Phrases adequate enough generalrule advanceplanning hereinwe describe aggregate together interval of time brief in duration large [small, bulky] in size combine together lift up completelyfull [empty] majorbreakthrough consensus of opinion near to
out of[but: out of bounds, out of place, out of the question, out of the jurisdiction, out of the woods] count [divide] up outside of covered over oval [square, round, lenticular] in shape distinguish the difference own personalview each individualperson pasthistory eliminate altogether period of time, timeperiod, point intime empty out personalfriend enter into(exception: enter into a contract)
precedes in time equallyas well as predict in advance estimated at about raised up fellowcolleagues reassessed again fewer in number red in color filled to capacity rough [smooth] in texture firstinitiated fuse together obtained alsoby futureplans
12noon [midnight] skinrash 2halves soft [firm] in consistency 2 outof 12 sour [sweet, bitter] tasting uniformlyconsistent split up whether or not[unless the intent is to give equal emphasis to the alternative] stillcontinues sum total tender to the touch younger [older] than 50 years of age truefact
2.2 Expendable Words and Circumlocution. as already stated it was demonstrated that in other words needless to say it goes without saying take steps to it is important [interesting] to note the fact that it may be said that the field of it stands to reason that to be sure it was found that
Some from Practical English Usage Definite article Verb tenses Special and especial And More…………… Every other problem is found at the end of the book.
