Recently Rated:
Stats
Blogs: 172
Pages: 4
Memos: 113
Invitations: 1
Location: Kyoto and Auckland
Work interests: research, editing, science communication
Affiliation/website: National Museum of Ethnology, Osaka
Preferred contact method: Any
Preferred contact language(s): English, German
Contact: email = researchcooperative-at-gmail-dot-com
Favourite publications: Various, and especially the open access versions of older journals with effective review systems
Work interests: research, editing, science communication
Affiliation/website: National Museum of Ethnology, Osaka
Preferred contact method: Any
Preferred contact language(s): English, German
Contact: email = researchcooperative-at-gmail-dot-com
Favourite publications: Various, and especially the open access versions of older journals with effective review systems
Founding Member
Work: ethnobotany, prehistory, museum curation
Affiliations: 1996-present: National Museum of Ethnology, Osaka. 1995: Freelance editor, Kyoto. 1994: JSPS Research Visitor, Kyoto University, Kyoto. 1993: Research Visitor, Australian National University, Canberra. 1991: Visiting Researcher, National Museum of Ethnology, Osaka.1990: STA Fellow, National Institute for Ornamental Plants, Vegetables, and Tea (NIVOT), Ano, Japan
Contact: National Museum of Ethnology, Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka, Japan 565-8511
Biographical: Established the Research Cooperative in 2001
Favourite Publications: Various
Affiliations: 1996-present: National Museum of Ethnology, Osaka. 1995: Freelance editor, Kyoto. 1994: JSPS Research Visitor, Kyoto University, Kyoto. 1993: Research Visitor, Australian National University, Canberra. 1991: Visiting Researcher, National Museum of Ethnology, Osaka.1990: STA Fellow, National Institute for Ornamental Plants, Vegetables, and Tea (NIVOT), Ano, Japan
Contact: National Museum of Ethnology, Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka, Japan 565-8511
Biographical: Established the Research Cooperative in 2001
Favourite Publications: Various
Writing requests for help
If English is not your first language, it might seem difficult to write a public request.
Or even if English is your first language, it might seem difficult.
How can we encourage writers to seek help in our forums? The best way is to have some actual examples already published. Or perhaps we should provide some templates as separate notes.
Generally speaking, research writers are a both extrovert and shy. We want to have our work published, but we resist showing it to others before it is published.
It is not always necessary for writers to seek help. We should also attempt to be independent, in order to gain experience and confidence, and also so we can discover our own limitations and appreciate help when it is given.
Some brilliant writers do eventually become capable of writing flawless papers, without any outside help.
There is very little history of researchers openly requesting help, in public forums, but we should not be shy about making such requests.
There is a need to be discreet however, especially when the writing involves more than one author, or research that is in some way sensitive. Ideally, the lead or senior author will have authority to seek out help, and can do this without causing embarrassment for the coauthors.
In most situations, it is good if we can publicly acknowledge the help given by others, whether or not the help is voluntary or for payment.
When we look for a volunteer to help with editing or translation, for example, then we should indicate that the help will be acknowledged.
This will make the request for a volunteer much more attractive
Or even if English is your first language, it might seem difficult.
How can we encourage writers to seek help in our forums? The best way is to have some actual examples already published. Or perhaps we should provide some templates as separate notes.
Generally speaking, research writers are a both extrovert and shy. We want to have our work published, but we resist showing it to others before it is published.
It is not always necessary for writers to seek help. We should also attempt to be independent, in order to gain experience and confidence, and also so we can discover our own limitations and appreciate help when it is given.
Some brilliant writers do eventually become capable of writing flawless papers, without any outside help.
There is very little history of researchers openly requesting help, in public forums, but we should not be shy about making such requests.
There is a need to be discreet however, especially when the writing involves more than one author, or research that is in some way sensitive. Ideally, the lead or senior author will have authority to seek out help, and can do this without causing embarrassment for the coauthors.
In most situations, it is good if we can publicly acknowledge the help given by others, whether or not the help is voluntary or for payment.
When we look for a volunteer to help with editing or translation, for example, then we should indicate that the help will be acknowledged.
This will make the request for a volunteer much more attractive
