Crafting Proof Arguments & Citing Ourselves in the Process
In another forum, a thoughtful researcher asked for advice on writing proof arguments. Questions and answers revolved around two issues ...
EE
Thu, 02/13/2020 - 15:21
Disciplined research
“Help!” said the email. "I’m stuck on this one line of research. I’m not a newbie. I’ve done research for years. I spend hours every day online, doing research. I’d appreciate a suggestion from an expert."
O.K. This is it ...
EE
Tue, 11/13/2018 - 14:16
Long Citations, Short Citations, or Does It Matter?
We’ve all heard the rule: The first time we cite a source, in a reference note, we cite all details about the source. After that, each time we cite the same source, we use a short form.
That’s the rule. But every rule has exceptions. Sometimes, rules just don’t work.
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Sun, 11/04/2018 - 18:01
23 February 2014
We’ve all been cautioned against it—this great sin against good writing. “I ..., I ..., I ... .” So what’s the alternative? The one we most commonly see is another sin in the writer’s Bible: the passive voice . . .
2 February 2014
When you conduct a block of research—whether it’s for yourself, a client, or an academic paper—how do you handle negative findings? Do you simply state “A search of XYZ turned up nothing?” Or do you record, in detail, the parameters used for your search? . . .
