ACADEMIC WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word (03/04/2025) is FRAMEWORK: a structure for building something; a set of rules governing how something should be done. More at www.writing.support/academic-wor...
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I wrote a novel using AI. Writers must accept artificial intelligence – but we are as valuable as ever | Stephen Marche Mastery of banal style is losing its usefulness – but language is more powerful than ever. It’s up to the writer to do what machines can’t

"What LLMs do well, particularly ones shaped by human learning feedback, is generate convincing expressions of dead language. The more formulaic the task, the better they are." #academicwriting #academicsky

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95 Literature Review Topics, Outline, & Writing Tips | Blog StudyCorgi Looking for literature review topics? 📚 Take a look at this article! 👀 It contains a collection of topic ideas for your literature review ➕ outlining and writing tips.

95 Literature Review Topics + How-to Guide 📚
A strong literature review starts with the right topic, solid sources, and a clear structure. This guide helps turn research ideas into a stronger paper.
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Is Scopus Better Than Web of Science? In the world of academic publishing, researchers often face a crucial decision when selecting where to publish their work. Among the most recognized and respect

Scopus vs Web of Science — which one is better for your research?
Understand the key differences before you publish.

Read full guide 👇
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ACADEMIC WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word (02/04/2025) is CONCLUSION: the final part of something; the act of agreeing something after negotiations. More, with examples, at www.writing.support/academic-wor...
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Today’s #academicwriting brought to you by caffeine and seasonally appropriate carbs.

Logging off this afternoon for 10 days of 🏕️🏊‍♀️📖🍷🧀

It’s only 11am so I’ve kept the chocolate hot cross buns for this afternoon.

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Hello all - This month's blog post is all about 'the fool.' I look at etymology, the wisdom of Socrates, and why wonder is the key to lifelong learning.

You can read it here: www.theconcisequill.com/blog

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A softback book titled "Who Do We Think They Are? Deep Purple and Metal Studies"

A two-page spread of the same book with my stuff.

I'm a published academic again! I wrote this back in 2022 so I've no idea what it says anymore and will actually have to re-read it XD #metalstudies #deeppurple #academia #academicwriting

ACADEMIC WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word (01/04/2025) is REGULATE: to control how something is done according rules, guidelines, principles or law. More at www.writing.support/academic-wor...
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Writing for Impact — A Call to Scholars (Especially Those at the Margins) Your research matters.

Writing for Impact — A Call to Scholars (Especially Those at the Margins)
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There should be a cap on individual publishing: no more than a paper/book chapter a month, a book a year. Paper a week? That researcher is a scammer using AI, or replicating the same paper with small variations. And does no teaching.
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ACADEMIC WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word (31/03/2025) is IDENTIFICATION: the act or identifying, recognising something. More, with examples, at www.writing.support/academic-wor...
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Major conference catches illicit AI use — and rejects hundreds of papers The papers’ watermarks allowed organizers to detect use of large language models in peer review.

Major conference catches illicit AI use — and rejects hundreds of papers www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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The Lancet retracts half-century-old unsigned commentary on talc for undisclosed industry ties SewcreamStudio/iStock The Lancet has retracted a 49-year-old unsigned commentary on the safety of cosmetic talc after two researchers discovered the author was a paid consultant to Johnson & Jo…

The Lancet retracts half-century-old unsigned commentary on talc for undisclosed industry ties retractionwatch.com/2026/03/25/l...

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Do we really need to worry about hyper-prolific authors? Concerns abound that authors who publish on a weekly basis are cutting corners, corrupting authorship norms and overburdening the peer review system – with AI likely to make matters worse. But if ince...

Do we really need to worry about hyper-prolific authors? www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/do-we-...

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Stop using vague verbs like "to understand." If you can't see the action in your data, it’s not an objective! Use this menu of Exploratory vs. Explanatory verbs to make your research goals measurable and clear.
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ACADEMIC WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word (30/03/2025) is IMPACT: the effect (usually strong) of one thing on another. More at www.writing.support/academic-wor...
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Seeing Is Believing? Scientific Misconduct and the Detection of Problematic Images. tiny.cc/pa21101

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AI scientists are changing research — institutions, funders and publishers must respond The ability to automate the discovery process in some areas of scientific inquiry raises unanswered questions about how research should be conducted.

AI scientists are changing research — institutions, funders and publishers must respond www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Hot take from a linguist who edits scientific manuscripts:
"Academic writing" has become a euphemism for "intentionally difficult to read."
Complexity ≠ rigor.
The best papers I've ever edited were also the clearest ones.
Coincidence? Definitely not.
#AcademicWriting #SciComm #Linguistics

Hot take from a linguist who edits scientific manuscripts:
"Academic writing" has become a euphemism for "intentionally difficult to read."
Complexity ≠ rigor.
The best papers I've ever edited were also the clearest ones.
Coincidence? Definitely not.
#AcademicWriting #SciComm #Linguistics

Struggling with your literature review?
Discover how to write a strong, structured, and impactful review with practical examples.

🔗 Read here:
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Hot take from a linguist who edits scientific manuscripts:
"Academic writing" has become a euphemism for "intentionally difficult to read."
Complexity ≠ rigor.
The best papers I've ever edited were also the clearest ones.
Coincidence? Definitely not.
#AcademicWriting #SciComm #Linguistics

Best College Discussion Post Examples & Successful Replies Looking for model discussion post examples? Find them here! Check out successful sample responses to a discussion post, examples of different replies, & explanations.

Best College Discussion Post Examples & Successful Replies 💬
A strong discussion post does more than answer the prompt. It shares a clear opinion, adds value, and keeps the conversation going.
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ACADEMIC WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word (27/03/2025) is DERIVE: to obtain (through a particular process) something from a source. More, with examples from authentic texts, at www.writing.support/academic-wor...
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From writing retreats to speech training, the Poorvu Center supports students in finding their voice—on paper and on stage. ✍️🎤
Fox Fellows share how these experiences helped elevate their academic writing and presentation skills.
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ACADEMIC WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word (26/03/2025) is SEEK: to look for, try to find (something in particular). More, with example sentences, at www.writing.support/academic-wor...
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ACADEMIC WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word (25/03/2025) is TRADITION: a custom, practice, or belief followed by a particular group. More, with example sentences, at www.writing.support/academic-wor...
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