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Eben Van Renen's blogs
Timing is everything when it comes to MAIS 606
By Eben Van Renen December 11, 2013 - 11:02pm Comments (3)What would be the best time during a Masters program, to take MAIS 606 (Academic Writing)? I've been thinking about this for a while, and here's my short answer. I believe the answer will be different for different individuals. That is why it is...Academic Writing for the right-brainer
By Eben Van Renen December 4, 2013 - 10:53pm Comments (1)OK, it's not that easy getting used to academic writing when you are someone who gets his kicks from creative stuff. To be honest, I used to get stressed out a lot when facing an essay. I tend to find ways of letting my creativity slip into my...Research process for me at the moment
By Eben Van Renen November 16, 2013 - 10:45amMasterstroke of the century: Taking this course before my final MAIS course.I don't believe in Absolute Knowledge. Or.. the Truth with a capital T. However, I do believe in trying to get to the best approximation of truth possible. To do this, one...
Tired> Energy > Academic writing
By Eben Van Renen November 6, 2013 - 9:44pm Comments (2)I had this train of thought: I am too tired to write academic writing. What does this imply? Academic writing requires energy. Yes, but creative writing also requires energy. This got me thinking about the differences between the two kinds of...Writing process
By Eben Van Renen October 8, 2013 - 9:25pm Comments (3)I have done a fair bit of writing before and during my studies. My strength lies in creative writing. I've finished three books thus far, published one and I am in the process of editing my third one. All fiction. Cory Doctorow's gives away the big...
