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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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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 to be heard online
Tips for giving effective conference presentations during the pandemic.
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The book review is dead
To make a humanities book review work for you, defy the conventional.
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We regret to inform you that your child has enrolled in a creative writing course
Once students get a fever for writing, sometimes you have to just let it run its course – and, in certain cases, it never goes away.
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How to show your project’s worth in social science and humanities research proposals
There are several different ways to define the “significance” of your research in a SSHRC application.
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Using the active voice strategically
How and where to edit for active voice constructions in your academic writing.
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Literature reviews that work
Techniques for coherent, analytical lit reviews.
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In defence of the university textbook
Ed-tech companies aim to be providers of educational content, but it’s hard to believe they are as concerned about academic quality as long-established educational publishers have been.
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Effective science communication deconstructed
Strategies to engage the public in your research topic.
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The problem with argumentative writing
The argumentative essay – the gold standard of persuasive writing – may be a better measure of good rationalization than good critical thinking.
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How to write persuasively in promotion and tenure documents
Be sure your application shows the significance of your work while focusing on your most compelling accomplishments.
