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What strong monographs get right
Four pre-writing steps to set you up for success.
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Clarify this: structuring highly readable lists (Part 2 of 2)
One way to simplify potentially complex lists is to arrange the items to progress in complexity, placing the ‘heaviest’ or most complex item at the end.
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Emphasize this: structuring highly readable sentences and paragraphs (Part 1 of 2)
If your writing is being labeled as ‘too dense’, there are some simple ways to reorder the words in your sentences.
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The New Frontiers in Research Fund: peer reviewers’ perspectives
Often, interdisciplinary research projects don’t fit into the standard funding competition requirements, but the NFRF values true interdisciplinarity.
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How to write the ‘response to previous reviews’ for your CIHR Project Grant application
Four health research grants specialists share their top tips.
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Quick-yet-polished timelines for grant applications
Part two of my series on low-effort, high-reward graphics for grant proposals, this time focusing on timeline charts.
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Quick, yet polished visuals for grant applications
Here are some low-effort, high-reward ideas that can contribute to a great looking grant proposal.
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Sounding academic, with AI’s help
While large language models can help with your writing, don’t overlook the benefits of reading your texts out loud or enlisting the help of an academic editor.
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Writing winning partnership grant applications
Setting up for success with the SSHRC PG.
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How to start the process of enhancing your writing versatility
In the second of this two-part series, the author gives grad students some concrete steps to enhance writing versatility.
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How to become a more versatile writer
In the first of this two-part series, the author explores the importance of developing the writing skillset that will serve you in the future.
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Drafting compelling letters of support for research grant funding
Tips, sample sentences, and a template letter for your research partners.
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Ethical considerations for the integration of Indigenous knowledge into open education resources
Consent, consultation and collaboration are key.
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Becoming an academic-artist: how to apply for your first artist’s grant
A look at the three main components to consider when submitting a Canada Council for the Arts grant.
