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Do You Suffer from Postgraduate Writers Block?

How many of the following ‘symptoms’ apply to you right now? avoiding getting started with writing doing vast amounts of research but not writing it up redrafting written work over and over again but still not being happy with it not finishing nearly completed written tasks avoiding showing written work to others, especially supervisors writing a … Read more

Theirs a bare in they’re! Or, just because it sounds write doesn’t mean its bean written the rite weigh.

It doesn’t really matter to a two-year-old watching a certain classic Australian pre-school TV program whether the lyrics of the introductory song read ‘theirs a bare in they’re’, ‘there’s a bare in their’ or ‘there’s a bear in there’ (the correct version); because they all sound the same. English has an abundance of groups of … Read more

What is the Difference between a Primary and Secondary Source?

Research generally incorporates both primary and secondary sources. It is important for students to recognise the difference between a primary and a secondary source and to understand how to use these two types of sources appropriately. A primary source is an original document or physical object that was written or created: • at the time the situation … Read more

How to Successfully Choose a Thesis Topic

Topic choice is fundamental to the success of your  thesis . It not only foreshadows what you will be living with for months (years!) but can also play a part in determining your success in academia and, in many cases, employment opportunities. A well-chosen topic that is clear and focused helps in planning and outlining the thesis. To … Read more

Avoiding Americanisms When Using Australian/British English

It is often difficult for people writing in Australian English to hold to the conventions of Australian English, due largely to our regular exposure to American English in academic writing. In this week’s blog, we will review some important differences between Australian and American English writing conventions. The aim is to alert you to some of the more … Read more

What is the difference between a primary and secondary source

Research generally incorporates both primary and secondary sources. It is important for students to recognise the difference between a primary and a secondary source and understand how to use them appropriately. Bonus: Download a summary of this post to keep for reference. Download Summary A primary source is a primary or original document or physical object … Read more