Scientific and Technical Discourse: Genres and Resources

Scientific and Technical Discourse: Genres

Scientific and technical texts are communicated through various channels, by different sources, in diverse social spheres, and with varied intentions.

Oral Channel

• Conference: A public presentation of informative and educational content.
• Discussion: Aims to unify contrasting opinions and reach mutually acceptable conclusions.
• Speech: An informative presentation aimed at specialists.
• Scientific Discourse: A public presentation by an eminent academic institution, specifying an augmentative.

Written Channel

• Scientific Paper: A brief exposure to scientific information with didactic intent, typically published in media.
• Essay: A philosophical or scientific paper addressing a topic from a personal perspective, presenting literary features.
• Report: A detailed presentation of facts and figures intended to prove or interpret specific incidents.
• Monograph: An exposition of research results or research on a particular topic.
• Thesis: A comprehensive and detailed exposition of the results of academic research on an unpublished topic.
• Essay: A display that encompasses all aspects of a discipline (e.g., grammar, organic chemistry, molecular biology).

Audio-Visual Channel

• Documentary: A film that studies and presents results through visual media with public and teaching intent.

Discursive Resources in Scientific Texts

Scientific and technical texts utilize discursive resources to facilitate objectivity, clarity, and accuracy, ensuring receiver understanding.

• Definition: A necessary resource for understanding fundamental concepts or specific terms.
• Description: Allows for the visualization of objects, research phenomena, and technical procedures.
• Classification: Enables the hierarchical organization of concepts.
• Comparison: Provides understanding of phenomena by relating them to known concepts.
• Exemplification: Facilitates understanding by moving from concrete examples to abstract or unfamiliar concepts.
• Demonstration: Permits the verification of a hypothesis or scientific theory.