Following the path of otherwise: subalternized subjects, academic writing and the political power of discomfort

Carneiro, Alan Sílvio Ribeiro

doi:10.1080/17447143.2022.2113886

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“…Calls for ‘post academic writing’ have encouraged that ‘our academic stories actually sound human’ 60 . Feminist scholars have advocated for academics ‘to “de‐discipline” [their] writing’ with ‘honesty and sensitivity’ 61 . Amid such efforts to ‘nudge academic norms towards greater diversification’, 62 we would suggest that a diverse voice repertoire may assist writers in resisting the tradition of a silent authorial voice.…”

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“…60 Feminist scholars have advocated for academics 'to "de-discipline" [their] writing' with 'honesty and sensitivity'. 61 Amid such efforts to 'nudge academic norms towards greater diversification', 62 we would suggest that a diverse voice repertoire may assist writers in resisting the tradition of a silent authorial voice. We hope that the language we have provided in this work will assist this resistance in two ways.…”

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The writer's voice repertoire: Exploring how health researchers accomplish a distinctive ‘voice’ in their writing

Lingard,

Watling

2024

Medical Education

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IntroductionMuch published research writing is dull and dry at best, impenetrable and off‐putting at worst. This state of affairs both frustrates readers and impedes research uptake. Scientific conventions of objectivity and neutrality contribute to the problem, implying that ‘good’ research writing should have no discernible authorial ‘voice’. Yet some research writers have a distinctive voice in their work that may contribute to their scholarly influence. In this study, we explore this notion of voice, examining what strong research writers aim for with their voice and what strategies they use.MethodsUsing a combination of purposive, snowball and theoretical sampling, we recruited 21 scholars working in health professions education or adjacent health research fields, representing varied career stages, research paradigms and geographical locations. We interviewed participants about their approaches to writing and asked each to provide one to three illustrative publications. Iterative data collection and analysis followed constructivist grounded theory principles. We analysed interview transcripts thematically and examined publications for evidence of the writers' described approaches.ResultsParticipants shared goals of a voice that was clear and logical, and that engaged readers and held their attention. They accomplished these goals using approaches both conventional and unconventional. Conventional approaches included attention to coherence through signposting, symmetry and metacommentary. Unconventional approaches included using language that was evocative (metaphor, imagery), provocative (pointed critique), plainspoken (‘non‐academic’ phrasing), playful (including humour) and lyrical (attending to cadence and sound). Unconventional elements were more prominent in non‐standard genres (e.g. commentaries), but also appeared in empiric papers.DiscussionWhat readers interpret as ‘voice’ reflects strategic use of a repertoire of writing techniques. Conventional techniques, used expertly, can make for compelling reading, but strong writers also draw on unconventional strategies. A broadened writing repertoire might assist health professions education research writers in effectively communicating their work.

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The writer's voice repertoire: Exploring how health researchers accomplish a distinctive ‘voice’ in their writing

Lingard,

Watling

2024

Medical Education

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AI Tools for Efficient Writing and Editing

Samantaray,

Azeez

2024

Utilizing AI Tools in Academic Research Writing

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Wisdom cannot be replaced by AI tools. AI tools can save time spent on a pre-draft research. AI tools can open the door to create a better writing outcome. AI tools can boost productivity. Writing produced by AI tools still needs a human touch. Academic writing has undergone a revolution as a result of AI. Writing a book, a research grant, or even an academic journal article can be done by using AI techniques. Additionally, there are several AI-powered applications that can assist researchers in editing their publications and use English correctly.

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Following the path of otherwise: subalternized subjects, academic writing and the political power of discomfort

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The writer's voice repertoire: Exploring how health researchers accomplish a distinctive ‘voice’ in their writing

The writer's voice repertoire: Exploring how health researchers accomplish a distinctive ‘voice’ in their writing

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