Faithful readers know that I have several posts on different kinds of writing tics that plague many academic writers. These include list addiction, dyad addiction, and cheap adjectives. There are two more writing tics that I've come to identify: … [Read more...] about Gerund Addiction and Word Repetition–Two More Scourges
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Banish These Words, 2016 Edition
Every season I note a new batch of trite, overused words cropping up in job and grant documents. I've already written about some of the most critical to banish from your vocabulary here, and here. Here is the newest set of words that need to go. The … [Read more...] about Banish These Words, 2016 Edition
My Dissertation on X Examines X
One of the writing problems that stands out the most in this Fall's job documents is the "painful repetition" problem. This is when someone writes, "My dissertation, 'A Study of Elephants,' is a study of elephants." Here are some more: "I have … [Read more...] about My Dissertation on X Examines X
One on One Services
"While I shook my metaphorical fist at you every time I received a round of edits on job documents, the process empowered me as a job seeker and scholar. Between our one-on-one work, your webinars, and the blog, I came to know what I offer academia … [Read more...] about One on One Services
The Road to Disaster is Paved with “Is this good?”
By Kel Weinhold Finishing a research project is a big deal. (Hell, finishing a section of a research project is a big deal!) If you are coming up on finishing something, I hope that you’re letting the excitement of finishing in. I I encourage … [Read more...] about The Road to Disaster is Paved with “Is this good?”
Cultivating Self Compassion – Mental Health Guest Post
By Dr. Tyia Grange Isaacson Dr. Grange Isaacson has written a series of mental health posts for The Professor Is In. See them here, here, and here. [This post was submitted a few months back; apologies for the delay in publishing~ … [Read more...] about Cultivating Self Compassion – Mental Health Guest Post
The Lone Medievalist – BIPOC Scholar Guest Post
[We continue to welcome #BLM and BIPOC guest posts. We pay $150 for accepted posts. 1000 words ballpark; profanity welcome. Art/poetry also welcome. Please send a draft or query/pitch to Karen at gettenure@gmail.com] Bio from the author: The … [Read more...] about The Lone Medievalist – BIPOC Scholar Guest Post
Esteemed Gentlemen of the Internet:
July 4, 2019 Esteemed Gentlemen of the Internet: I want to thank you for your generous and enthusiastic participation in the public scholarship project, “I’ve Heard Enough From Old White Men.” Your energetic contributions to several related … [Read more...] about Esteemed Gentlemen of the Internet:
A Big Week at The Professor Is In: My Book Comes Out!
The day finally arrived! On Tuesday the book came out and The Professor Is In: The Essential Guide to Turning Your Ph.D. into a Job was officially launched onto the world. 480 pages, half of it newly updated and revised versions of the most … [Read more...] about A Big Week at The Professor Is In: My Book Comes Out!
Adjectives Are Not Arguments, Part I
It is time that all of you grasped a simple yet profound truth of academic writing: adjectives are not arguments. Simply repeating the words: complex multivalent/multidirectional/multiplicitous unique diasporic transnational … [Read more...] about Adjectives Are Not Arguments, Part I