Category Archives: reference

citation blues #1-#4

Posted on December 6, 2021 by pat thomson

Blues – African-American musical form dealing with sorrows, trials and tribulations Blue – Australian slang for making a mistake. As in “I made a blue” So its possible, (particularly if you are Australian), to have the blues about making a blue. A … Continue reading →

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for the reader – citations, reference lists, tables of contents and indexes

Posted on April 16, 2018 by pat thomson

Most of us understand that citation is about locating our work in the field. We cite to show that we understand the field, that we know who counts and we understand what previous studies are important. We cite to show … Continue reading →

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how to read an academic book closely – part three – sucking the stone

Posted on August 6, 2012 by pat thomson

There are some books that are important to your study and some that are critical to your ongoing research agenda, and some that you just love. There are also some writers whose work you want to know in great detail. … Continue reading →

Posted in academic book, argument, authority in writing, Pat Thomson, reading, reference, terms, theory | Tagged academic book, intertextuality, Pat Thomson, reading, terms, theory | 6 Comments

preparing for the academic job interview

Posted on July 2, 2012 by pat thomson

This very helpful post is written by Sean Matthews, Director of Studies at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. So, you’ve polished your cv, sent in the (many, many) applications, run the gauntlet of the hiring committees, and finally you’ve … Continue reading →