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Free English Abstract Correction Service from the Thammasat University Libraries

As announced on the website of the Thammasat University Libraries, to promote research and publications on all levels of study, the TU Libraries offer a free English abstract editing service. It is available for all TU students on the undergraduate and graduate school levels, as well as faculty and staff. The service is accessible at the webpage http://203.131.219.178/abs/.  Just submit an online form with file attachment. Abstracts are checked and edited for issues in English writing style, usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The file with suggested corrections and improvements will be returned by e-mail within 3 business days. For more information, please call 02 613 3506 or write to pimtu@tu.ac.th. The TU Libraries Blog has also featured many entries with advice about how to write abstracts.

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Guide to Writing Academic Articles: Part XXXI

Keeping your English skills fresh.

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A real challenge after taking an English language class or spending some time studying abroad is maintaining your language skills at the same level.

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Guide to Writing Academic Articles: Part XXX

General pointers on academic writing.

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There is no mystery or secret about how to write well in English. You just have to read a lot in English.

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Guide to Writing Academic Articles: Part XXVI

Illustrating your article or thesis with tables and figures

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Depending on your field of study, tables and figures may be an essential part of your academic article or thesis.

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Guide to Writing Academic Articles: Part XXII

Productive academic writing and time management.

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Those who want to publish but have trouble getting any writing done have a real problem.

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Guide to Writing Academic Articles: Part XVIII

Gender Differences in Academic Writing

Ms. instead of Miss or Mrs.

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For Thai writers of English trying to get the attention of a world audience, it is important to be up to date with international developments, including in gender awareness.

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Guide to Writing Academic Articles: Part XIII

Reading proofs

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After your article has been accepted and edited, you will be sent a final version before publication, called a “proof.”

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Guide to Writing Academic Articles: Part XII

Responding to editorial feedback.

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If you have submitted an article, after a long wait you will finally hear from the editor.

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Guide to Writing Academic Articles: Part IX

Footnotes

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Whether you should use footnotes or not in your academic article or thesis depends on the subject you are writing about.

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