Proofread carefully for spelling and punctuation. Material that is worth including should be written into regular sentences. Footnotes and endnotes are rarely, if ever, used in scientific writing. Use quotations sparingly in order to emphasize key or controversial points. Excessive quotation, however, distracts from your writing.
Acronyms are increasingly common.
Acronyms are usually written in all capitals. Your instructor will be glad to preview article summaries and make suggestions for their improvement. Preview summaries must be submitted at least one week before the final summary is due. Return to tectonics syllabus .