Category Archives: emotional labour

lockdown diary

Posted on May 18, 2020 by pat thomson

I’ve been in lockdown with my partner for two months now. I have hardly left the house, apart from the occasional walk. Well I have been outside, of course, but in our small backyard and not proper outside outside, if … Continue reading →

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guilty, as charged

Posted on September 21, 2017 by pat thomson

I’ve been thinking about guilt lately. Academic guilt. And why I seem to feel it – a lot. The most recent guilt ridden occasion was just last weekend. The week before I’d been away for four days at a conference. … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotion, emotional labour, guilt, Uncategorized | Tagged emotional labour, guilt, Pat Thomson | 12 Comments

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 →

Posted in authors, chapter, editing, emotional labour | Tagged edited books, editing problems and solutions, Pat Thomson | 3 Comments

what’s at stake for an early career researcher in going for publication in a top ranked journal ?

Posted on March 18, 2012 by pat thomson

I often get asked in workshops whether early career researchers should aim to get into a top journal. I want to give the first two parts of my answer in this post. My first response – WHO IS SAYING THIS … Continue reading →