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Conquer the Blank Page: Start with the Discussion Section
Starting with the Discussion section can streamline your writing and reduce the need for endless revisions. This blog shows you how.

Marc Abernathy
May 21, 20243 min read
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Comparing Discussion sections in Nature and Organization Studies
How the Discussion section connects to the rest of the paper. The pattern in the Discussion section is the same, from the natural...

Marc Abernathy
May 21, 20247 min read
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How to analyze abstracts and academic writing
Get the most out of published articles, prepare yourself for journal-club discussions, get and give structured feedback

Marc Abernathy
Jan 5, 20242 min read
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What a portable abstract can do for you
With a portable abstract, you're ready for your next conference, journal article, or funding application

Marc Abernathy
Dec 14, 20234 min read
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On the same page: How to give and receive valuable feedback
Five principles for giving feedback on journal article drafts and research proposals

Marc Abernathy
Dec 6, 202311 min read
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A reading list for academic writers: Five essential books
If you're serious about improving your academic writing, here are five books to have on your shelf.

Marc Abernathy
Nov 23, 20236 min read
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Five musts to help you write your next winning grant application
Five tips to help you manage the critical elements of space, time, and feedback.

Marc Abernathy
Nov 7, 20235 min read
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Career management for early-career researchers
Take charge of your career with these tips for early-stage researchers

Marc Abernathy
Oct 25, 20227 min read
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What is an argument and how do you develop one?
Struggling to develop arguments for your journal articles? This post is for you.

Marc Abernathy
Oct 20, 20224 min read
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