As many have expressed their interest in the AcWri accountability spreadsheet which many have participated since AcWriMo, to start our AcWri for 2013 I have created a new Google Spreadsheet – Academic Writing Accountability 2013 which I will continue to be the host and also be your cheerleaders for as long as you need in 2013. I welcome …
When AcWriMo first started, other than setting some big incredible writing goals to work on, participating online as part of the virtual peer support in Twitter is very important too. It’s really amazing how some conversations in Twitter can really cheer on and cheer up ourselves and others. That’s when the idea of becoming AcWriMo …
I’m not the expert in writing, but throughout this dissertation journey, I have learned some very good tips or tricks about writing. I’m sure many experienced scholars have offered many writing tips out there and what I’m going to say here probably are nearly the same. In my own way, I hope to share what …
When I decided to make the literature review (LR) or synthesis matrix during the LR process, I didn’t expect how this matrix would help me in writing the LR until the day I was working on my paper for submission during the writing workshop. My supervisor thought I needed more references in that paper and …
I spent my last Sunday working on the desk at home, facing my Sony Vaio for more than 8 hours. I was cleaning up my paper clutter when I saw this handouts from one of the workshops I attended earlier this year. It was a Doctoral Research Methodology Workshop conducted by Dr Edward Wong. It …
When I first attempted to write on this Chapter 2, which is the literature review (LR) chapter, I was feeling a bit lost as if I was floating in the ocean. The articles I found were piling up and I didn’t know what I should really do about them other than to allocate time to …
While I’m busy working for IT integration project in the office (which is an exciting project, though sometimes it gave me a lot of headaches), I’m also currently making great effort to pursue my dream. Hence, I haven’t any time to blog much recently, though in my mind I have much to share. What’s my … Continue reading »
My work life had been a bit crazy recently and it hasn’t even slowed down yet. I will be traveling for work this week and I thought before I leave, it’s best we have another #AcWri chat. I have wanted to chat with you all for some times and I’m really sorry that I couldn’t … Continue reading »
I have recently prepared this presentation but didn’t get to present it. It was for the better reason, I guess. Anyway, I think it won’t get to waste by my sharing it here. It’s a simple presentation about how e-learning has actually evolved with Web 2.0 technology today and how it affects our learning process. … Continue reading »
I have wanted to make sure I got this link in my blog for future reference, so I have actually copied the link in my draft and nearly forgot about it. My bad! It’s an awesome practical example on how to use the matrix to organize your notes shared by the famous Thesis Whisperer. I’m … Continue reading »
Here is the storify summary of the last AP #AcWri chat on 20 Feb 2013 about collaborative writing or collaboration in writing. Once again, thanks to the co-host Ms Melanie for sharing her experience and to all who participated and shared their experience during the chat. Personally, I have never participated in any collaborative writing … Continue reading »
February has been real busy for me. I have just come back from a week holiday for Chinese New Year holidays. It was great holidays but I’m a bit lazy to start work again. However, to get things started again, there will be another AP chat this Wednesday, 20 February 2013. It’s an honor to … Continue reading »
It’s been some busy months since the start of 2013 but I’m looking forward to my one week break next week in celebration of Chinese new year. I promise I will write more after the holiday. Gone is the year of dragon. Let’s welcome the year of snake and hope for the best of luck … Continue reading »
