Monthly Archives: February 2014

Language/Writing Tip 23

Posted on 27/02/2014 by ljsdas@guest.arnes.si

Experiment with where you place your quotations. Compare the following: 1) “‘We’ve got him now!’ said Joe. ‘He can’t get down without being caught!’” vs. 2) “Joe said, ‘We’ve got him now! He can’t get down without being caught.’” vs. … Continue reading →

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ESSE Conference in Košice – Deadline Extension

Posted on 25/02/2014 by ljsdas@guest.arnes.si

The deadline for submitting abstracts of individual papers at seminar sessions and PhD students’ sessions and posters has been extended to 31 March 2014. Other extended deadlines: Confirmation of acceptance of abstracts by seminar convenors and PhD session convenors: 15 … Continue reading →

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Language/Writing Tip 22

Posted on 20/02/2014 by ljsdas@guest.arnes.si

Here are a three off-the-cuff tips for adding life to your writing: 1) Use adverbs when relating neutral information or citing other sources: Compare: “As Jones states, ‘Hamlet is a famous play.’” vs. “As Jones CORRECTLY states, ‘Hamlet is a … Continue reading →

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Language/Writing Tip 21

Posted on 10/02/2014 by ljsdas@guest.arnes.si

Another short one this week: The phrase “Until not a long time ago…” is less idiomatic than “until not long ago…” “Until not long ago, I cheered for Ptuj.” It’s obvious that “long ago” has to do with time, so … Continue reading →

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Language/Writing Tip 20

Posted on 10/02/2014 by ljsdas@guest.arnes.si

A short one: Drop the “I” in “As I mentioned earlier.” Just write: “As mentioned…” (Two further notes: Do not overuse this phrase. Also, see if you can drop the “earlier” – the past tense tells us not to fast-forward.) … Continue reading →

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