Imagine being in a literature class. The professor says, “The book screamed at me…every time I misinterpreted a character’s intentions.” You might be puzzled. This situation brings up the idea of objects or books acting like people. We call this anthropomorphism. In creative writing, it can be fun. But, in scientific work, it can cause misunderstandings. Quick Tips – Avoiding Anthropomorphism in Scientific Writing Anthropomorphism…