Rouleau, Pascal

Jargon, Pedantry and Sociolects: Scientific Publishers vs Authors - 2010.


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Where does scientific jargon come from? How do publishers and authors relate to each other in the writing process? Pascal Rouleau, drawing on his own experience, shows that a distinction has to be made between three kinds of writing—creative writing, jargon, and technical language—and that publishers should not attempt to “popularize” at any cost.