Every time you quote or start a sentence with "XXX argues," you surrender your voice. Sometimes you want this, like when quotes from participants serve as evidence. MOST OF THE TIME YOU DON'T WANT THIS, especially in your theory section or literature review. Paraphrase facts and claims; focus on
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Adaptability is a key trait of successful academics. Our ability to think and produce research is contingent on our mental state; it can't really be forced onto a strict timeline. Building flexibility into your plans helps reduce stress.
Social science writing typically values clarity and precision. This generally means we eschew wordy, elaborate constructs in favor of efficient ones. Which of these Word Eaters are you frequently guilty of?
claims in the literature, not authors.
Quick question for my Bluesky friends: know of any recent work on Venetian foreign policy early 17c, especially as regards France and the German Protestant princes? Doesn't matter which language. Much obliged for any guidance. #skystorians #earlymodern #17c #17thCentury #ThirtyYearsWar
