tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10721624.post8521156353099122135..comments2023-10-30T12:26:15.822+01:00Comments on Research as a Second Language: Propositions and StatementsThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04858865501469168339noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10721624.post-17152079055520087822013-12-01T18:50:33.002+01:002013-12-01T18:50:33.002+01:00That's the irony inherent in the medium. Blogs...That's the irony inherent in the medium. Blogs aren't generally good sources to use in academic work but, and precisely for that reason sometimes, they offer fresh and useful perspectives. I have published a few papers, so depending which of my ideas you want to cite, you might find them there, but keep in mind that one of the reasons that these ideas are on a blog and not in a scholarly journal is that they don't really contribute anything new to the scholarly conversation. They are just thoughts that have occurred to me while working with scholars and their writing. They are intended as reminders about what scholarship is, what every scholar ought to know about scholarship.<br /><br />As a PhD student, then, it's not surprising that you're learning something by reading this blog. And I'm very happy to hear that I'm helping. But these ideas may not be ones that need to go into your dissertation. They should just make the ideas you do put in there more clear. And hopefully make the whole process more enriching and enjoyable.<br /><br />Thanks for you feedback, and good luck with your writing!Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858865501469168339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10721624.post-24358009383738751662013-12-01T09:55:59.523+01:002013-12-01T09:55:59.523+01:00Hey Tom, I want to use one of your articles in my ...Hey Tom, I want to use one of your articles in my research but I don't know how to refer to you. Any ideas. i don't think a weblog is a good reference for my PhD representation yet I really enjoy your articles and find them scientifically useful.Loveresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12226871028283594911noreply@blogger.com