If you’ve written a novel, it’s no doubt been a labour of love and you’ve invested a lot of your time and effort into it. You’re proud of what you’ve created and can’t wait to get it published. Writing, however, is only the first step in a long process. Before…
Three Latin shortened forms commonly appear in academic writing: ‘i.e.’, ‘e.g.’ and ‘etc.’. Often ‘i.e.’ and ‘e.g.’ are used interchangeably, but this is incorrect. This article will define the meanings of each of these Latin shortened forms and explain how to use them correctly in formal contexts. What does ‘i.e.’…
It was only so long ago that you were unpacking your bags and sitting through orientation week, and now the time to renew your student accommodation contract is drawing near. Do you want to stay on or are you looking for a change? Here are some considerations that can help…
If you possess meticulous attention to detail and love nothing more than scouring through texts with a fine-toothed comb to make them the best they can be, you might have thought about becoming an editor. But the editing world is a broad one, and with so many options available (and…
If you can spot a spelling mistake or grammatical error from a mile away, you might make an excellent proofreader. Proofreading is a flexible and varied way to make a career, but if you want to take the leap, you might be wondering where to start. There is a lot of information…
If you’re considering applying for a PhD in your chosen specialisation, the first thing you should do is decide on your thesis. Once you’ve done that, the next step is to get that thesis looked at by your chosen PhD supervisor. This can be an intimidating thing to do; you’ve…
My name is Beth Cooper, and I am a medical student in Western Australia. In 2021, I was fortunate to be named the winner of the Capstone Editing Textbook Grant. Through this grant, I was given the opportunity to purchase textbooks for my degree. This grant has provided me with…
Students are often unsure of exactly how they should format their essays, assignments and reports for university if they haven’t been given specific or precise guidelines by their lecturers or tutors. Luckily, there is a standard way to format essays for university that is generally accepted across Australian and New Zealand universities.…
Can a mentor turbo-drive your academic career? We expect so much from our mentors, but formal workplace mentoring schemes can be disappointing. Much like a good marriage, there does need to be a certain chemistry between mentors and protégés (or mentees) for it to last beyond the first date. What…
For me it is often the endless housework that surrounds me, as I frequently work from home. It always seems far more important to tend to the washing, clean the skirting boards or weed the vegetable patch than to sit down at my desk and write. In particular, some tasks…