Research and Innovation

Research writing clinic 1: Beautiful academic prose

Presenter Dr Sandra Thibodeaux
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In a series of three practical research writing clinics, we take a magnifying glass to the art and craft of writing academic prose.

In this first clinic, we look at clarity, brevity and beauty – how to use the right words in the right order, and only those.

We’ll examine the basic building blocks of academic prose: verbs and nouns that pull their weight; active sentences; and focussed paragraphs.

We’ll also consider flow, rhythm, voice and style; and how to create a sense of narrative that draws your reader from the first word to the last.

HDR students are encouraged to bring thesis/ paper drafts as we examine common issues and explore solutions.

About the speaker:

Thibodeaux, Dr Sandra

Sandra has enjoyed a 25-year career as a playwright and poet. She has published four collections of poetry and co-edited three anthologies; her plays have been staged across Australia and Indonesia, and have been nominated for national awards. Sandra has delivered around one hundred creative writing workshops and courses across Australia. At CDU, she has lectured in Literary Studies, Creative Writing and Communications.

 

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