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Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:45:18 -0500
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From: Jerry King <jjk7**At_Symbol_Here**MIDWESTLABS.COM>
Subject: Re: Abbreviations
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The use of abbreviations is very commonly used in many professional
disciplines such as analytical laboratories, regulatory agencies, the
federal and state governments and it is my opinion that the use and
understanding of these abbreviations be taught and used in educational
settings. For many of the standard laboratory abbreviations, there is a
basic SOP (an abbreviation that few laboratories spell out since it is
so commonly used) that lists the abbreviation and the "key". This is
also commonly found in the QAP (another acronym commonly used - Quality
Assurance Plan).
It is my strong opinion to teach the acronyms as an integral part of
scientific language - it will help the students in their professional
ventures.
JK
Mary Ellen A Scott wrote:
> To Everyone,
>
> What is your opinion of allowing laboratories to use abbreviations and
> short hand _*as long as*_ a key to those abbreviations is kept in a
> conspicuous location and is clearly identified?
>
> Thoughts? and Thanks
> Mary Ellen
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