Back to the future: a call for scientific and technical writing in times of digital immediacy

Authors

  • Christian Salas-Eljatib Laboratorio de Biometría y Modelación Forestal, Departamento de Gestión Forestal y su Medio Ambiente, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8468-0829
  • Rodrigo Vargas-Gaete Laboratorio de Ecosistemas y Bosques, Departamento de Ciencias Forestales, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3891-0742
  • Víctor Rocco-Toloza Dirección de Investigación, Vicerrectoría de Investigación, Creación Artística e Innovación, Universidad Finis Terrae, Santiago, Chile. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5555-9720
  • Marco Contreras Instituto de Bosques y Sociedad, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile.

Keywords:

artificial intelligence, ethics, writing

Abstract

Although scientific-technical documents remain essential in the professional practice, our technology-saturated world, which prioritizes speed and immediacy, has made writing less prevalent. Furthermore, recent generations of professionals receive limited exposure to scientific-technical writing. Here, we propose a structured framework of sections and practical recommendations for crafting such documents. While cautioning that overreliance on digital tools may compromise rigour, it is emphasized that ethics and integrity are pivotal.

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Published

2025-12-31

How to Cite

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Salas-Eljatib, C.; Vargas-Gaete, R.; Rocco-Toloza, V.; Contreras, M. Back to the Future: A Call for Scientific and Technical Writing in Times of Digital Immediacy. Gayana Bot. 2025, 82, 197-204.

Issue

Vol. 82 No. 2 (2025)

Section

SHORT COMMUNICATIONS

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