Tag Archives: academic publication

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.

Continue reading Free English Abstract Correction Service from the Thammasat University Libraries

Guide to Writing Academic Articles: Part XIX

Writing an annotated bibliography.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Two_Girls_Reading_LACMA_M.68.46.1.jpg/403px-Two_Girls_Reading_LACMA_M.68.46.1.jpg

The annotated bibliography or annotated list of works cited is an essential part of your research.

Continue reading Guide to Writing Academic Articles: Part XIX

Guide to Writing Academic Articles: Part XVI

English grammatical challenges:

Using “the” and “a” in writing.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/79/Meyer_de_Haan_Labor.jpg

There are many challenges in writing a thesis or academic article in English. For Thai people,  a subtle challenge is whether to use “the” or “a” in a sentence.

Continue reading Guide to Writing Academic Articles: Part XVI

Guide to Writing Academic Articles: Part XIII

Reading proofs

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/Christine_de_Pisan_and_her_son.jpg

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

Continue reading Guide to Writing Academic Articles: Part XIII

Guide to Writing Academic Articles: part I

Challenges of writing in English and impact factors

This is the first in a series of blog entries about publishing university-level research internationally. It is particularly aimed at Thai ajarns and students. Many ajarns and students are required to write an academic article at some point in their careers.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/47/Albert_Anker_%281831-1910%29%2C_Schreibunterricht%2C_1865._Oil_on_canvas.jpg/640px-Albert_Anker_%281831-1910%29%2C_Schreibunterricht%2C_1865._Oil_on_canvas.jpg

Getting this article published can be satisfying, although challenging.

Continue reading Guide to Writing Academic Articles: part I