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last-minute proofing – 12 things to look for
The last stages of handing in a thesis or book can be very trying. It’s taken you an age to get to the point where this big hefty manuscript is as ready as it’s going to be. Well just about. You … Continue reading
Posted in academic book, Big Book, proof-reading, proofreading, thesis
Tagged academic writing, book, Pat Thomson, proof reading, thesis
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for the book from the PhD
I do love the book that comes from the PhD. The book seems like a fitting reward for all the hard work done during the doctorate. Indeed, in some countries, the post defence thesis is published as a book. That’s … Continue reading
Posted in academic book, audit regimes, publishing, thesis to book
Tagged audit, book, book from the PhD, Pat Thomson, publication
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groundhog day in bookland
The lockdown has disrupted our lives in ways we couldn’t have anticipated. Some changes are big. Some little. One of the little things that has affected me is to do with book publication. You may have noticed that many academic book … Continue reading
Posted in academic book, academic writing, book writing, pandemic, revision
Tagged book, book writing, pandemic, Pat Thomson, revision
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the revision cave
Well, my current book is nearly done. But I was wondering, the other day, why writing a book never gets any easier. I’ve written quite a lot of books. This one is actually the twenty fourth, although about eight of … Continue reading
Posted in academic book, academic writing, book writing, revision, thesis revision
Tagged academic writing, book, book revision, emotional labour, revision, thesis revision
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mapping a text
I love a good map. I’m not talking about the satnav you have in your car, or its predecessor the street directory. Nor am I talking about the underground map I occasionally have to consult when I’m down in London. … Continue reading
Posted in academic writing, argument, book writing, mapping, thesis
Tagged argument, book, mapping, Pat Thomson, thesis
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thinking like an editor
There is a lot of good information about academic writing and publishing that is now out of print. It’s generally still accessible if you peruse the outlets that sell second hand books or remainders, so do check out the ‘other … Continue reading
Posted in academic book, academic writing voice, book proposal, book writing, books, nonfiction, Uncategorized
Tagged book, book proposal, nonfiction, Pat Thomson, Rabiner and Fortunato
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finishing off is hard to do ( for me anyway)
I’m a knitter. I really like the knitting part of knitting. But I’m much less enamoured of the finishing off stage. I currently have two cardigans needing their buttons sewn on. Mmmmm …I’ll do them, I really will, just not … Continue reading
is your research or your paper needed? #knowhow
A successful research proposal or published academic paper or book almost always justifies its own existence. Omitting the reasoning that produced the bid, project paper or book can lead to bid failure and paper rejection. A research project In order … Continue reading
how to read an academic book part one – or – first of all find your mango
Mangoes are my favorite fruit. In fact I think they are my very favorite food. The part I like best about the mango is not the plump cheeks – although they are of course completely delicious – but rather what’s … Continue reading
Posted in academic book, choosing a book, reading
Tagged book, choosing a book, Pat Thomson, reading
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