I just completed a blind peer review for an academic journal.

It was a very nice paper, but not focused to the purposes of the journal, so my verdict was "reject and resubmit elsewhere."

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“We find that…” changing patterns of epistemic positioning in research writing

https://microblogging.infodocs.eu/2025/11/24/we-find-that-changing-patterns-of-epistemic-positioning-in-research-writing/

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3100 citations to my academic writing, as tabulated by Google Scholar. The h-index is also pretty good, for my field.

I have four papers with over 300 citations and the top paper is over 1050.

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Worried about not getting as much writing done this summer as you wanted? Jean Lee Cole shares her end-of-summer self-assessment to turn unfinished bits into doable tasks for fall and winter. https://ideasonfire.net/unfinished-summer-writing/

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As a writer, you’ve probably been using some form of outline to help structure your work since grade school.

But have you ever tried incorporating recursive outlines into your practice? A flexible, recursive outline can keep your writing on track while also making room for your ideas to evolve. https://ideasonfire.net/recursive-outlines/

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So much dissertation writing advice assumes you're not also running after kids—which erases the fact that many, many grad students are also parents.

On the IoF blog, Jamiella Brooks offers some real help on dissertating while parenting.

https://ideasonfire.net/dissertating-while-parenting/

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Unlock the secrets of academic writing with our guide to the key differences between a literature review and a research paper! 📚 Dive into the world of scholarly exploration as we break down how a literature review illuminates existing knowledge, identifies gaps, and sets the stage for further research. 🌐 Then, gear up for the adventure of crafting a research paper, where you become the explorer, presenting your unique insights and discoveries through independent research. 🚀 Join us on this academic journey and discover the art of synthesizing existing wisdom and creating your own scholarly masterpiece! 🎓✨

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-F3L5AH3eA

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I am going to make lots of money in April. Client (whose book I am editing) didn't build a reference list and is paying my hourly (65) to rebuild it from the notes in their book.

This is so avoidable, writers. May I introduce you to my BFF @zotero?

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My peer-reviewed journal article about teaching during the "all online" COVID crunch in 2020 has recently become my second most cited publication.

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