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Answering the “So what?” in SSHRC applications
How to articulate the expected scholarly outcomes of your proposed research project.
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How being intentional with your language can shift your thinking
Sometimes it isn’t just that certain terms offend people, it’s that the use of this language also implies a particular way of thinking.
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If and when to hire an editor
Studies have shown that articles and manuscripts reviewed by a professional editor end up being better received by peer reviewers.
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Creating effective teaching slides
Advice for preparing your PowerPoints for September.
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Simple tricks to add clarity in complex sentences
The criticism that some academic writing can be difficult to read shouldn’t be ignored.
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Jargon can make for good academic writing
The use of jargon can be effective in journal articles and grant applications - but use it sparingly when writing for a wider audience.
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Reducing the weight of your words
How to lighten your reader’s cognitive load in your academic writing.
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How to revise and resubmit without despair
A six-step approach for doing the (seemingly) impossible task of applying reviewer feedback to your journal article.
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Three ways to use colour effectively in grant applications
Ineffective colour can make an otherwise compelling image incomprehensible.
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The politics of pronouns
The singular “they” and your power to choose as an academic writer.
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How, when and why to use readability formulas to improve your academic writing
There are many tools that measure readability scores, but few contexts in which they’re useful for academics.
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Integrating non-English words into academic writing
The political and persuasive significance of being intentionally hard to understand.
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Being understood outside your discipline
How to immerse yourself in the linguistic world in which your readers live, write, and think.
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How to publish compelling, collaboratively written journal articles
When authoring together, be innovative in language and structure, but conform to convention as you submit your work to be published.
