Information for Educators We are compiling information of use to educators, recognizing that teaching either English grammar or writing is never easy. We hope to address issues of lesson preparation, learning theory, and student evaluations. As with the other Tameri Guides, we understand some will disagree with our choices and…
Tag: academic writing
Manuscripts for Professional Journals Know the standard for the publication’s field Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diem nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut lacreet dolore magna aliguam erat volutpat. Ut wisis enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tution ullam corper suscipit…
Graduate studies and some specialized undergraduate programs generally culminate with the writing of a thesis or dissertation. These long works adhere to academic standards, including APA and MLA styles. Most universities also provide guides to dissertation formatting dealing with minor variances from general publication standards. Basic Structure There are numerous…
‘Academic’ Language Abuse Trying to sound smart often sounds silly Most words on this list are “real” and serve a purpose when used judiciously, but they have become trendy in academic publications, often stretched beyond their original meanings. Once a word is trendy it becomes an academic buzzword, expected in…