Text Size
- Home
-
News
Advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, other ACM resources, and from around the Web.
- Blogs
- Opinion
-
Browse by Subject
Recent articles from Communications organized into categories that encompass the broad scope of computing.
-
Magazine Archive
-
Careers
Jump-start your career with information on trends, opportunities and jobs – in both industry and academia.
- ACM Resources
-
Subscribe
Receive the benefits of ACM membership with a subscription to its flagship publication, Communications of the ACM.
This Article
From Ubiquity
The Three Acid Tests of Persuasive Writing
![[article image]](/system/assets/0000/0548/041509_iStock_Businessman_Writing.large.jpg?1239829244&1239829244 "businessman writing")
iStockPhoto.com
In today's interconnected world, communication with the general public is no longer an option for scientists; it is a requirement. Unfortunately, many scientists write poorly. So when you sit down at the keyboard, how can you be certain that your readers will understand what you are saying? These three quasi-objective criteria or "acid tests" may do the trick.
From Ubiquity
Read the Full Article:
Tools For Readers
Text Size
About Communications |
Join ACM 
|
Renew |
Subscribe |
Sign In |
For Authors |
For Advertisers |
Privacy |
Site Map |
Help |
Contact Us
Copyright © 2010 by the ACM. All rights reserved.