I've spent years trying to figure out how to be a great academic writer
It comes down to one thing
A story for every academic who wants the cheat code to better writing π§΅
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It comes down to one thing
A story for every academic who wants the cheat code to better writing π§΅
@AcademicChatter @CouragePhD @hapyresearchers @ThePhDPlace @thephdstory #acwri
A photography professor walks into his new class.
He decides to do an experiment
He divides the class in two groups: quantity and quality
He decides to do an experiment
He divides the class in two groups: quantity and quality
The quantity group are graded on how many photos they take.
For an A, they need to take the most photos.
The quality group are graded on the calibre of their photos. For an A, they only need one photo but it has to be excellent
For an A, they need to take the most photos.
The quality group are graded on the calibre of their photos. For an A, they only need one photo but it has to be excellent
The quality group created plans and researched techniques to capture the perfect photo.
The quantity group went out and took as many photos as they could
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So who took the best photos?
The quantity group went out and took as many photos as they could
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So who took the best photos?
The quantity group
By spending the term taking photos, they ended up trying different styles, making mistakes and ultimately improving their photography.
In contrast, while the quality group carefully planned how to take photos, it didn't translate into prefect results
By spending the term taking photos, they ended up trying different styles, making mistakes and ultimately improving their photography.
In contrast, while the quality group carefully planned how to take photos, it didn't translate into prefect results
What does this have to do with academic writing?
It shows that planning is good, action is better.
Preparing to write by reading, taking courses, writing lists is good but actually putting pen to paper consistently is what will yield results
It shows that planning is good, action is better.
Preparing to write by reading, taking courses, writing lists is good but actually putting pen to paper consistently is what will yield results
It also reminds us to be kind to ourselves if we early in our writing journey.
The best academic writers are the product of years of practice. You could be the same with time.
Small, repetitive actions compound to big gains
The best academic writers are the product of years of practice. You could be the same with time.
Small, repetitive actions compound to big gains
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