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Tag Archives: conversation
self-citation by proxy
Meet Dr Oozing-Confidence. He knows his work is important. Very important. Superior even. He gets very miffed when he reads anything that is on his topic, or connected with it, that doesn’t recognise his contributions and their significance. He is always keen … Continue reading
Posted in conversation, journal article, peer review, self-citation
Tagged conversation, Pat Thomson, peer review, self-citation
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taking stock – you in your chosen field
It’s often helpful to stand back and have a think – a think about your scholarly work and your scholarly ‘self’. How do you sit in relation to the conversations in your field? Sometimes of course you may be asked … Continue reading
an ethnographer and photographer walk into a bar – creative photography and research
This is a guest post from Shawn Sobers. Shawn is Associate Professor of Lens Media, and teaches in the Photography BA programme, and MA Research Practice at University of the West of England, Bristol. He is a filmmaker, photographer and researcher. His … Continue reading
Posted in ethnography, photography, research methods, Shawn Sobers
Tagged conversation, Ethnography, photography, Shawn Sobers
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getting published in English language journals
I am often asked to say something about problems faced by scholars who are expected to publish in English, despite this not being their mother tongue. People refer to my book on getting published and ask for more. My book … Continue reading
the importance of doing your homework
I’ve just been involved in selecting for a postdoctoral bursary and a PhD studentship. In both instances some of the people who applied had good ideas, the kinds of track records that garnered attention, and wrote well structured applications about … Continue reading
Posted in conversation, homework, job interview, postdoc, scholarship, synergies
Tagged conversation, homework, interview, Pat Thomson, studentship
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