In another forum, a thoughtful researcher asked for advice on writing proof arguments. Questions and answers revolved around two issues ...
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.
EE
Sun, 11/04/2018 - 18:01
“I-disease"
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 . . .
EE
Sun, 02/23/2014 - 07:00
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? . . .
