Great Question! – Here are some pointers that might help you:
- Imagine you are speaking directly to the professor, supervisor or a member of your research group.
- Simplify the concepts you are describing by using simple straightforward language; as if your audience is just a friend or someone else who knows nothing about the topic.
- Remember – confusion or over-elaborate repetitive explanations may cause your audience either to lose interest, or worse – fall asleep.
- Keep your descriptions short and to the point.
- Alwaus acknowledge your sources when you quote them and make sure that they are in your reference list.
- Don’t try to impress your audience by using flowery language. Keep your English accurate and don’t use words you don’t know the exact meaning of.
- Avoid repetition.
- Avoid using; according to or studies show that or as a result of … Rather just quote the source.
- Remember – most of the studies you quote should be referred to in the past tense because the research took place in the past. Only use present tense if the research took place in the same year as the document you are writing.
- Wherever possible, use active rather than passive voice
Sorry; have to go back to politics for a brief moment …
Given the political situation South Africa is in at the moment; particularly in light of President Ramaphosa’s pathetic attempt to arrive at an agreement with Donald Trump in the US, and the ensuiing drama that took place regarding the alleged genocide perpetrated against white people; particularly farmers; with the likelihood of major chnges in the way our country is governed; it seems that a sea change is likely to take place soon! which will probably present better opportunities for employment, and maybe even some economic growth. Ha! – wouldn’t that be amazing.
Thus, Students and Graduates – try not to focus on the noise too much and rather focus in your studies and academic achievement a bit more, because whatever way it goes, one thing is certain. Our country is changing fast – so, prepare yourself to take advantage of changes. Opportunity Knocks!
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