Category Archives: authors

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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two big hassles in editing a book, and what you can do about them

Posted on December 9, 2013 by pat thomson

My first post last week suggested that there were three good reasons to consider editing a book. This post focuses on the necessities of book editing. I’m writing about two big problems, not because I think that they should be … Continue reading →