Simple sentences can convey complex ideas. ‘A good style must first be clear’ (Aristotle, The Art of Rhetoric, 350 B.C.E.) Because the first line is often the hardest, just start at the point that most interests you in the moment.Īre you most intrigued by the origins of vegetarianism, in your essay on obesity in popular culture? Start here and the first step will probably be easier, because it’s something that particularly intrigues you. The steadily blinking cursor so often tells us otherwise. Surely with so much prep, the writing up is just a formality? The first step is always the hardest (unknown) That way, you will always be able to find everything you need when it comes down to the writing. Keep accurate notes while preparing, so you clearly identify authors, arguments, quotes, and publication details. The important thing is to know where you can find the answers (e.gs, data, examples, quotes) when your academic argument requires it. Get organised without letting the organisation take over. various, including Sophonisisba Beckinridge and Albert Einstein) ‘I don’t need to know everything, I just need to know where to find it’ (attrib. Read in proportion to the needs of your analysis. In another case you may only need a taste of smaller parts, even just ‘Table 2.4: A taste analysis of bacon and mille-feuilles’. Often, though, it can be enough to selectively read the most relevant chapters. Some books will contain a revolutionary idea and merit reading from cover to cover. …So said a man whose very name is enough to make us non-veggies hungry. ‘Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed’ (Francis Bacon, Essays Of Studies, 1597)
That way you can be sure you’ll end up with a high score, magnificent mille-feuilles, and a decent word count.
ACADEMIC WRITING CHALLENGE PS4
Set a time each day for the PS4 and pastry-making, as well as the work.
ACADEMIC WRITING CHALLENGE CRACK
To crack this one you just need to schedule in time for the fun stuff. We all know how easy it can be to put off writing, whether it’s a case of Grand Time Theft Auto or procrasti-baking.
‘ Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today’ (Mark Twain, Galaxy Magazine, July 1870) Some may, however, so select the hackneyed phrases that speak to you.
Everyone has their own style and preferences, so not all will apply to you. These 10 platitudes may also have the power to transform your academic writing. That said, practice makes perfect so read these 5 quotes for academic writing and see if there’s an aphorism for you …By Stephen Soanes
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