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    Section 1

    • We all make mistakes when we speak or when we write. This is not a big problem - unless we correct these mistakes, of course. In the first three units of this course, we will focus on common mistakes in academic context.

      Below, you will find two scientific articles. The first one was written by two Chinese authors and the second one was written by a native speaker of English.

      (1) Read both articles and pay special attention to highlighted sections.

      (2) After that, do the related exercises.

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      • "An Energy-Balancing Unequal Clustering Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks", J. Yang and D, Zhang, Information Technology Journal 8 (1): 57-63,2009
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      • "Use of decision science in mechanical engineering design", Driegel, G. S., Journal of Applied Science and Engineering Technology,  pp. 1-7, Miami University, 2008.
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