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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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You really *can* give useful writing feedback while doing very little "work" on the text itself.
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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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I was going to write about giving good writing feedback, but what's the point right now?
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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
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Word play
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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
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Let your imagination back out of the box
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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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What to say to a developing writer who is freaked out by writing
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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
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In just six weeks, we can significantly improve grad students' approach to scholarly writing
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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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Add another book to your shelf! “Teaching and Mentoring Writers in the Sciences” is available for pre-order!
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Our writing book is "all grown up": what it looks like now, and why that matters for you
Our title got a "glow up" and it's not even the new year, yet!
Dec 12, 2024
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Bethann Garramon Merkle
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Our writing book is "all grown up": what it looks like now, and why that matters for you
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Titles matter: So, what should we call the book I'm writing?
Genuine question: which of these 4 titles would you read or give to a friend?!
Oct 8, 2024
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Bethann Garramon Merkle
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Titles matter: So, what should we call the book I'm writing?
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Writing like broccoli: Disguise the effort so students can get past hang-ups + be better writers
Eat your vegetables, kids!
Jul 25, 2024
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Bethann Garramon Merkle
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Writing like broccoli: Disguise the effort so students can get past hang-ups + be better writers
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Writing resources for grad students who feel like they're on their own
Today, I'm sharing some advice I give to grad students desperate to get better at academic writing, but feeling completely on their own about how to do…
Jul 4, 2024
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Bethann Garramon Merkle
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Writing resources for grad students who feel like they're on their own
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The truth is writing is hard...but we don't have to make it harder
My co-author Stephen Heard and I have slogged through a lot of drafts and feedback to produce a book we think can help YOU help the people you mentor to…
Jun 27, 2024
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Bethann Garramon Merkle
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The truth is writing is hard...but we don't have to make it harder
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