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Writing in AcademiaMathias Klang @klangable [email protected]
But first, more disobedienceAnd (minor) changes to the schedule
WHAT IS AN ESSAY?Excercise in the clear presentation of evidence, reasons and arguments to arrive at a conlcusion.
Every text:
• Plan & Structure• Definitions of key
concepts• ARGUMENT, critical
thinking• Readable English &
Accurate spelling• References • No unnecessary points
“I CAN’T WRITE…”
Writing is a processNot an automatic skillLearning by doing and practicing
LazinessWrite and re-writeWork with your textSpelling and grammar
Strict Natural Science Structure• Title page• Introduction
• Purpose/Question• Background• Theory• Related Work
• Method• Result• Discussion• Conclusion• References
Objective
Analysis &conclusions drawn from material
TIME
Simple mathWhen is it due?
Length?”simple” mathematics
Advanced mathweekendsBoredom
I never thought it would happen…
WRITING
Do NOT begin at the beginningBorrow/steal ideas & text for inspiration (beware plagiarism)Write down ideas straight away!
GETTING STARTED
PicturesBrainstormingMindmapsNotebooksRead similar stuffWrite down every ”aha”
Why does anyone read essays?
One of the primary hurdles in getting people to read your paper is getting them to read the content of the paper. If the title is misleading, and if the abstract and introduction do not manage to establish the setting in an interesting way, chances are that the reader will not go any further, unless they are very devoted to the topic, appointed reviewers (in which case you are in trouble anyway), or a close friend. (Sørensen)
Or, if you love
me you would…
Catch the reader
What is your question?Why is it importantTell us quickly
Avoid poetry
BORROWING, COPYING AND PLAGIARISM
What’s wrong with Copy Paste
Have FUN
Deadlines!
Mathias Klang [email protected] or @klangable
www.klangable.com
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