My editing advice column, Ask Dr. Editor, is available through UniversityAffairs.ca. This Ask Dr. Editor piece discusses how to explain research methods in a clear way that appeals to readers and peer reviewers: “How to write about research methods: Make sure you are presenting your methods in a logical order, and if you can, try and paintContinue reading “#AskDrEditor: How to write about research methods”
Category Archives: Short Tips
#AskDrEditor: How compelling op-eds work
My editing advice column, Ask Dr. Editor, is available through UniversityAffairs.ca. This Ask Dr. Editor piece discusses how to write interesting and effective op-eds that go far beyond simply being informative: “How compelling op-eds work: Five keys for persuasive public writing.” Have a question you want me to answer? Contact me!
#AskDrEditor: Three tips for crafting a great teaching philosophy statement
My editing advice column, Ask Dr. Editor, is available through UniversityAffairs.ca. This Ask Dr. Editor piece provides a three-part test for writing a focused, insightful, and compelling teaching statement: “Three tips for crafting a great teaching philosophy statement: Teaching statements are living documents –they change and grow alongside your instructional practice.” Have a question you want meContinue reading “#AskDrEditor: Three tips for crafting a great teaching philosophy statement”
#AskDrEditor: How to write a compelling letter of reference
My editing advice column, Ask Dr. Editor, is available through UniversityAffairs.ca. This Ask Dr. Editor piece outlines three tips for writing accurate, interesting, and equitable reference letters: “How to write a compelling letter of reference: To recognize and remove biased language from your own letters of recommendation, you’ll need to locate and remove the inappropriate use ofContinue reading “#AskDrEditor: How to write a compelling letter of reference”
#AskDrEditor: How to impress an acquisitions editor
My editing advice column, Ask Dr. Editor, is available through UniversityAffairs.ca. This Ask Dr. Editor piece offers three tips for writing a book proposal that is credible, grounded, and persuasive: “How to impress an acquisitions editor: Tips to help you develop a compelling book proposal for a university press.” Have a question you want me to answer? ContactContinue reading “#AskDrEditor: How to impress an acquisitions editor”
#AskDrEditor: How to articulate your training plan in funding applications
My editing advice column, Ask Dr. Editor, is available through UniversityAffairs.ca. This Ask Dr. Editor piece lists four critical elements to include in your training plan for SSHRC and NSERC grant applications: “How to articulate your training plan in funding applications: A four-part outline for developing a SSHRC or NSERC module on training highly qualified personnel.” HaveContinue reading “#AskDrEditor: How to articulate your training plan in funding applications”
#AskDrEditor: Telling your research story with numbers: impact metrics for the humanities
My editing advice column, Ask Dr. Editor, is available through UniversityAffairs.ca. This Ask Dr. Editor piece shares three methods for quantifying the impact and meaningfulness of your humanities research : “Telling your research story with numbers: impact metrics for the humanities: If you need help quantifying your work, it is best to first consult your university’s subjectContinue reading “#AskDrEditor: Telling your research story with numbers: impact metrics for the humanities”
#AskDrEditor: How to show your project’s worth in social science and humanities research proposals
My editing advice column, Ask Dr. Editor, is available through UniversityAffairs.ca. This Ask Dr. Editor piece explores the difficulties of writing social science and humanities research proposals, breaking down research “significance” into four facets: “How to show your project’s worth in social science and humanities research proposals: There are several different ways to define the “significance” ofContinue reading “#AskDrEditor: How to show your project’s worth in social science and humanities research proposals”