Julie Pinborough

All around the world, there is a curious breed of human being inhabiting the corridors of universities, research institutes, and laboratories. They can be identified by their slightly tousled appearance, their tendency to carry seventeen USB sticks containing different versions of the same document, and their absolute, unwavering insistence that they are not – under any circumstances – writers. This is despite the fact that they spend a …

National Writing Day and the Curious Case of the Researcher Who Swears They Don’t Write Read More »

Somewhere in the middle of a piece of academic writing, I stopped reading. It wasn’t that the argument was flawed; in fact, I found it to be coherent, well-structured, and properly referenced. The tone felt balanced, and the phrasing was careful. Every sentence was structured just how it should be, with calm, accurate, and polished …

Who’s Training Whom? AI Writing, Academic Voice, and the Quiet Loss of Human Nuance Read More »

Wednesday, 16 October 2024, is National Boss Day. Although the concept began in the US as an opportunity for employees to express gratitude to their bosses and strengthen their relationships, it doesn’t mean that here in the UK, we can’t appreciate our bosses, too. This is especially so here at PA EDitorial, where the consensus …

The Art of Exceptional Leadership Read More »

Throughout 2024, PA EDitorial is providing a twelve-part series on academic writing, ranging from the fundamental and ethical values we should be guided by, to the practical processes of writing, using citations, editing and proofreading. Our series starts by exploring ‘integrity’, what it is and how it should influence our approach to research and writing. …

PA EDitorial Academic Writing Series: Part One — Integrity Read More »