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UNIT 15

Charts 1 Circle the correct words to complete the article.
15.1,
15.4-15.6
Science for Non-Scientists

We can learn about many things, even the stars, with social media. In the past, to
learn about the stars, we used books and maps. (1) However, / Moreover, today, we use

different sources such as astronomy websites. (2) As a result of / On the other hand,
sites like Twitter, we can post new scientific information. (3) Due to / Despite all of these

sources, there are now more opportunities for everyday people to get involved with science.
(4) Despite the fact that / Due to the fact that we need scientists to lead experiments,

non-scientists can also play a part in scientific research. (5) Because of / In spite of the
need for a lot of data, non-scientists can help. They can collect data for scientists. When a

lot of people collect data, scientists are able to get information more quickly. Today, more
scientists are encouraging non-scientists to get involved. (6) In spite of / Due to social

media sites, it is now possible for scientists and non-scientists to work together on many
projects. For many non-scientists, these projects are (7) so / such interesting that they want

to help out as volunteers.

2 WRITE. Read the sentences. Then rewrite them using the words in parentheses.
Add commas where necessary.

1. Zooniverse is a web portal. It is a citizen science project. (In addition)

2. Non-scientists are welcome in many science projects. They can’t always be included.
(Despite the fact that)

3. Some sciences require specific advanced knowledge. Other sciences are more accessible. (However)

4. Most scientists of the past were professionally trained. Isaac Newton was a citizen scientist.
(On the other hand)

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