In English, write a well-organized response (160–220 words) that: 1) explains two ways English proficiency…

Questão

In English, write a well-organized response (160–220 words) that: 1) explains two ways English proficiency influences the production and circulation of scientific knowledge internationally; 2) identifies one significant negative effect this influence can have on less-resourced researchers or countries; and 3) proposes a short, practical measure to reduce that negative effect.

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Resposta esperada

English proficiency enables wider access to leading journals, conferences and grant calls, which increases researchers' opportunities to publish and to form international collaborations. First, publishing in English raises visibility: research written in English reaches larger audiences, speeds citation and eases interdisciplinary exchange. Second, English functions as a common medium in multinational teams, facilitating coordination, data sharing and joint funding applications. A major negative effect is unequal access: researchers from less-resourced institutions may lack training, editing support or funds for translation and conference travel, causing their work to be underrepresented. To reduce this imbalance, institutions and journals should implement targeted support programs—such as subsidized language editing, mentorship for manuscript preparation, and waivers for publication fees—paired with policies that encourage bilingual abstracts or summaries. These measures preserve the benefits of a common academic language while improving equity in knowledge production and dissemination.

Explicação

A resposta aborda de forma clara e estruturada os dois impactos da proficiência em inglês na produção e circulação do conhecimento científico, destacando a visibilidade das pesquisas e a colaboração internacional. Também identifica um efeito negativo significativo, que é a desigualdade de acesso para pesquisadores menos favorecidos, e propõe soluções práticas para mitigar esse problema. A organização lógica e a inclusão de exemplos concretos fortalecem a argumentação apresentada.

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