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Soulless academic writing happens on purpose
And it's high time we break the negative feedback loop.
Nov 11
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Bethann Garramon Merkle
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Even if you say "I'm not an artist," it's worth a little effort to create compelling, accessible science visuals
Resources to help you do so
Oct 14
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Bethann Garramon Merkle
I'd like to 100% prohibit LLMs, but I refuse to police AI use in my academic writing & writing-intensive courses
So, here's what my course policy is, and how it's working.
Sep 30
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Bethann Garramon Merkle
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Dozens of eyeballs, dozens of drafts
We need to make it obvious to students that revision means success, not failure, as a writer.
Sep 9
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Bethann Garramon Merkle
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Owls, and blurbs, and a cover, oh my!
Our book, Teaching and Mentoring Writers in the Sciences, is several steps closer to your eager hands!
Sep 3
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Bethann Garramon Merkle
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You really *can* give useful writing feedback while doing very little "work" on the text itself.
And it's important that you do.
Jul 22
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Bethann Garramon Merkle
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I was going to write about giving good writing feedback, but what's the point right now?
Seriously. Let's talk about the point of academia.
Jul 15
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Word play
Writer's block is a great excuse to actually have some fun with science writing.
May 27
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Bethann Garramon Merkle
Let your imagination back out of the box
A few loose thoughts on the role art and creativity play in my research
Apr 22
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Bethann Garramon Merkle
What to say to a developing writer who is freaked out by writing
My top 7 list for advisors, mentors, and bosses supporting students and early career writers in STEM
Apr 8
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Bethann Garramon Merkle
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In just six weeks, we can significantly improve grad students' approach to scholarly writing
And we should, cuz too many students (are on the edge of) despair over writing.
Apr 2
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Bethann Garramon Merkle
Add another book to your shelf! “Teaching and Mentoring Writers in the Sciences” is available for pre-order!
If you find mentoring and teaching writing difficult, mystifying, or time-consuming, here are two important things you should know:
Mar 11
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Bethann Garramon Merkle
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