The Whys and Hows of Academic Blogging
So you are thinking about starting an academic blog, or perhaps contributing posts to someone else’s blog or the blog of an institution. You might well be asking yourself if it is really that different from other types of academic writing. This is a good question, but it is the wrong place to start. You should first be asking yourself, why bother?
Use Cause-Effect Connectors Skillfully
Do you agree that every animate and inanimate object has a certain purpose and a definite function in the world, even though this may not be obvious at first sight? Every time we say or write something, we do this with a certain purpose in mind, which defines the language we choose. In academic writing, which should be coherent and cohesive in order to be easily perceived, functional language can help to develop thoughts, maintain logic, and connect ideas. Having learnt various functional expressions, your writing as well as speaking will have clearer connections with the real-world activities. You will be able to sound more idiomatic and communicate ideas in a clearer way.
Articles in Articles
Ever wondered why and what way those three tricky words a/an/the are used? Look no further, we’ll try to make it clear in an easy bitesize way. After reading the blog, I hope you’ll feel more confident about the use of articles in any type of discourse, including academic writing.
Empowering Your Writing with Corpus Tools
With the pressures to publish internationally ever so real, many find that their experiences of learning English are taking on new meaning. As they settle into their role as writers for a global audience, the urge to find that old English grammar textbook re-emerges with new vitality. So does the interest in learning the kind of discipline-specific, relevant, and natural vocabulary that would help invite rather than discourage editors’ attention to their writing.
Managing Higher Education in the AI Age: Charting the Course for the Future
Contemporary artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, enabled by sophisticated Natural Language Processing (NLP) systems such as the Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT), represent advancements in the realm of human-computer interaction (HCI). The advent of AI and chatbot technologies has ushered in a transformative period in higher education, with far-reaching implications for research conducted in this domain.
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Hidden Elements of Academic Discourse: Signposting
What do you think about signposting? It may puzzle some people as they may not be familiar with the term. Others will feel annoyed: “Connectors again! Boring!” Well, yes and no.
What Doesn`t Kill Us, Makes Us Stronger
Our first encounters with difficult students always leave a lasting impression on us, teachers. But it turns out we can benefit from them by getting more emotionally resilient.
I am Done with Research: Which Journal to Choose?
My road to publication success has not always been a bed of roses. For example, one of my papers, which I consider my best completed project so far, has been rejected by five journals. Currently, it is under review in the 6th journal. But I’ve had easy hits, too: I have published two projects on the first try in top journals. Selecting a journal among a myriad of available options can be quite confusing, especially for early-career researchers who are just making their first steps in their academic careers. How can one find home for their paper in this vast sea of options?
All Ears: Strategies for Effective Listening
If you want to go to an international conference but lack confidence in your listening skills, this blog entry will be helpful in developing listening strategies.
How to criticise politely
Criticising is an interesting word. It sounds so negative on the one hand — being negative about someone else, or someone else’s work. But on the other hand, we also use it in phrases such as ‘literary criticism’, which suggests a much more balanced, professional, and sometimes even positive approach.