Category Archives: author order

co-writing with your supervisor – do we need a code of good practice?

Posted on April 17, 2017 by pat thomson

Yes, universities now promote the practice of doctoral researchers writing with their supervisors, but their advice and support for those involved lags well behind their encouragement. Most universities sign on to the Vancouver protocol, developed by medical researchers, which clarifies … Continue reading →

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don’t be a BAW – Badly-behaved Academic Writer

Posted on June 22, 2015 by pat thomson

I was recently asked to talk to doctoral researchers about bad academic behaviour. Not in general, but bad behaviour specifically in relation to writing for publication. I came up with the following list. The Badly-behaved Academic Writer, or BAW for … Continue reading →

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judging a book by its cover – or title – or author order

Posted on October 1, 2012 by pat thomson

One of the things that academic authors get very vexed about is the title of their book. They also often get very concerned about what goes on the cover. I’m no exception to this, although I have learnt to be … Continue reading →