George David Gopen
On Scientific Writing
The following collection of articles were published by American Scientist magazine, including George’s acclaimed “The Science of Scientific Writing” (1990) which introduced key concepts of his Reader Expectation Approach.
The Science of Scientific Writing
This widely acclaimed article has been independently reprinted and taught at universities worldwide for 35 years. Virginia Kraus, the Mary Bernheim Distinguished Professor of Medicine at Duke University, has credited REA with reshaping scientific writing. In a single 30-day period, the article enjoyed readers from 13 countries.
“A genuinely magical article… I can say, without exaggeration, that this article changed my life.”
— Jim Bagrow, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Vermont
The Two Main Writing Problems in Science: How They Afflict Readers, and How They Can Be Cured
Read this article to understand the stress position and main-clause-first ideas.
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In June of 2026, George will release his updated and expanded
“The New Science of Scientific Writing” in book form through Anthem Press, London.
Seventeen translations are planned. Explore more books by George.