#abstract dissertation example

[eviturner]

How To Write A Dissertation Abstract

Writing a dissertation abstract involves summarising the key points of your research concisely. Start by stating the purpose of your study and its significance. Briefly describe your methodology and the main findings or arguments. Highlight any unique contributions your research makes to the field. Keep the abstract clear and focused, avoiding unnecessary details. Ensure it accurately reflects the content and scope of your dissertation. Finally, revise for clarity and coherence, making it compelling for readers.

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Step-by-Step Guide How to Write a Dissertation Abstract?

Discover the art of crafting compelling dissertation abstracts with our comprehensive writing guide. Explore practical tips and clear examples to effectively summarize your research and create impactful abstracts that stand out.

[emilywatson-01]

How to write a dissertation abstract

Writing a dissertation abstract with ease! Simplify your research goals. Keep it concise and to the point, covering all essential aspects of your study. Ensure clarity and readability for your audience. Refine it by seeking feedback from peers or mentors. Once perfected, include it at the beginning of your dissertation to provide a clear overview.

[sophieinwonderland]

Hi sophie (again) one really quick note, the reason i read through your ENTIRE blog is because my dissertation is on facetious disorders portrayed and influenced by social media and the likes of such- it is literally a 250 page document about people like you. It's literally a part of my research to read long-winded things like this and write about them. My livelihood revolves around this. I don't expect to see a Dr. before your name, but you can damn well expect to see it before mine.

The only reason I sent that ask and wrote a targeted post was to get a response from you. The only reason. Had some writers block lol, I needed some material 😅😅

Another note to add to the grooming part was not about LGBTQ or transgender people as I am both myself. Please do not take it as a jab to your gender identity, and I apologize if it came off that way. It was in no way meant to insult you in that regard.

First, thanks for clarifying about the use of grooming. I don't mean to suggest you did intend it as a remark about my gender identity.

But I do think it's important to note in a "you are not immune to propaganda" way. Because I think, consciously or unconsciously, anti-endos have adopted transphobic talking points.

I assume and hope that this is unconscious. That rather than looking at how conservatives have used these talking points to harm queer communities and going "yeah, we can use that talking point too with these people we don't like," this absorption and repetition of these talking points is happening on a subconscious level. In which case, I think it's important to understand where they've originated and what the history is behind them.

As well as what misusing these terms normalizes. Because repeating them does contribute to a culture that is okay with using "grooming" this way to associate people they don't like with child abusers.

Now, allow me to first commend you on starting work on your dissertation so early. Working on it at just 20 is quite impressive indeed.

Although I have to question the subject matter.

A factitious disorder is when somebody is faking a disorder or pretending to have a disorder. It seems strange that you would seek to use examples of people who do not actually have a disorder and are not claiming to.

Even if endogenic systems were lying, unless they're presenting themselves as having a disorder they weren't, they wouldn't qualify for criterion B.

If you do want to write about people who have plural experiences without having trauma or a disorder, you might want to actually read my studies and research page. I'm sure that you could find stuff there that could help you on your journey.

And if you plan on writing about tulpamancy, specifically, Dr. Samuel Veissiere's Variety of Tulpa Experiences is probably most useful in understanding the tulpamancy community and viewpoints on the practice.

I would also recommend Learning to Discern the Voices of Gods, Spirits, Tulpas, and the Dead, as it offers a great comparison between tulpamancy and other forms of non-pathological voice hearing.

I imagine that these studies are much more productive uses of your time than scrolling through over 11,000 Tumblr posts, and would look better as sources in your dissertation.

Finally, if you are committed to doing a dissertation on factitious disorder, I would highly advise learning how to spell factitious. Because it's not "facetious" disorders, and spelling it that way might look a bit awkward on your dissertation about factitious disorder.

[centrally-unplanned]

If you're giving out anime recommendations, could I trouble you for some? Been playing a lot of EDF 5, and I liked NGE, but it wasn't as satisfying as Iron Blooded Orphans. Do you know other mecha anime that focus on hopelessness in the face of overwhelming odds?

I am probably not the right person to ask as I am not a mecha person, not truly familiar with the spread of the genre. I haven't seen Iron Blooded Orphans for example, though I have heard good things!

From what I know from above I would wager that you drift towards more gritty realism and grounded stories, with a focus more on the politics of things. Shows like Eva can get too abstract and don't spec out things.

From shows I have actually watched I could see Full Metal Panic being a more "pop" version of this story, lots of war and politics but with comedic flairs as well? In the same way, Code Geass absolutely is mecha man-against-overwhelming-odds, except the protagonist isn't broken by it, he takes on the challenge. I bet some people will recommend Aldnoah.Zero for its parallel gritty teen soldier aesthetic, but I didn't like it myself (weak characters, uncreative politics plot) - many do though so ymmv!

Honestly just watch Madoka if you haven't already. If you want that theme explored with a break from the politics side of things, it is a dissertation on it. And for a more niche non-mecha pick, let's go with How and Then, Here and There - a very flawed work for sure, don't go here if edgecore turns you off, but if you want a tight, 13 episode show that is balls-to-the-walls committed to the dark side of war this might be your cup of tea.

[french-toast-enjoyer]

Venom essay baybey!!!!

as promised, here's my essay on symbrock as a dynamic! thank you to my contributors @symbiotic-slime

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@cannibalhellhound

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@bloodyaliens and @shiningstardan for helping me gather resources and testimony! the paper is a bit amateur but i hope it's an okay read! please let me know if I forgot to tag you!

Symbrock– or, A Complex Love Affair Between Parasite and Host   

23 April, 2024

Abstract

An investigation into “Symbrock,” or the bizarre emotional relationship between Eddie Brock– a struggling journalist and Spider-Man villain– and Venom– the parasitic alien symbiote that lives in Eddie’s body. Herein will discuss the themes, appeal, and complicated nature of the dynamic. This is a dissertation, this is an analytical dissection, but above all, this is a love story.

Keywords: Symbrock. portmanteau of “symbiote” and “Brock.”

In the fall of 2018, Venom had his individual film debut to millions of Spider-Man fans and  casual movie-goers. The movie was critically panned. Fans of Spider-Man and critics of pop culture media united to declare that they hated the "buddy cop" direction that writers Kelly Marcel and Ruben Fliesher  had taken the character of Venom. Many believed that Marcel (most known for screen adapting Fifty Shades of Grey) wasted the film's grizzly horror potential exploring the getting-together of Eddie and Venom. The majority had spoken, the movie had failed. So why was the fandom exploding? Within days, there were threads, blog posts, and video essays, all delving into a new obsession with this chummy characterization of Eddie Brock and the Venom symbiote. Intrigued by it, turned on by it, and desperate for more content of it, this mysterious fan base began to go through nearly forty years of lore for more of the duo they loved. What they found changed the perception of Venom as a character. Venom historians, fans, and even comic writers declared that Eddie Brock and the symbiote were in love. But the question remains, why these two? What was the evidence, what was the response, and why did this relationship appeal to the queer audience it'd captured? In short, why had Venom become a queer icon?

Symbrock– or, A Complex Love Affair Between Parasite and Host   

When “I” became “We”

There is groundwork to lay in regards to proving the nature of this dynamic, and it begins with understanding what binds the two physically and spiritually, requiring readers to go back to the beginning. 

While originally brought together by a mutual hatred of Spider-Man (read, The Amazing Spider-Man #300, 1988) the earliest example of a deeper bond between Brock and Venom comes to us in Venom: The Hunger (1996). Within the comic itself, Eddie Brock and Venom’s dynamic is threatened by the symbiote’s cannibalistic desires, which Eddie can not cope with. 

   If we blur our eyes and look at The Hunger, we see a story about Eddie coming to terms with the inherent violence and needs of Venom. Specifically, he sees how the symbiote needs a chemical compound called phenethylamine to survive– a fact that often leads him to eat human brains to get his fix. A trait that disturbs Brock so much that it drives the symbiote away, leaving the man without powers. In a straightforward manner, the story follows Eddie's journey to accept this hunger in order to remain bonded to Venom. In the final pages of the comic, Eddie brings the symbiote a vial of phenethylamine, as well as promises to share his own. The two reunite to create something stronger once again. From a distance, it's an exploration into what binds the two physically, but it’s not a fair one. Upon closer inspection, The Hunger is much more than a story of compromise. 

The deep eroticism of Venom, to most, begins with the very chemical that the symbiote subsists on. For the purposes of Eddie and Venom's connection, it's important to know that phenethylamine is chemically similar to phenylethylamine– commonly referred to as “the love hormone.” According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), when concentrated, the compound has similar effects on the brain to amphetamines. Broadly, it is considered a “feel-good” chemical, and is associated with sensations of intense euphoria and gratification due to its releases of dopamine. (read: NIH). Including a chemical associated with love, sex, and even chocolate is obviously an intentional decision on the writer's part. There are thousands of compounds that comic creators had to choose from. Fear hormones, rage hormones, all things that could've related more to the brutal nature of Venom as a villain.

But the writer, Len Kaminski, chose love. And so was born Venom’s obsession with the chemical, leading him to chase it in all its forms, from human brains and nerve endings– to, as seen in the last panels of The Hunger, a heart-shaped box of chocolates, which the symbiote says is a great source of phenethylamine. There it is, a scientific explanation of why Venom feeds on love. But even with this justification of the phenomenon, Kaminski refuses to pull punches, refuses to make this platonic.

All I Ever Want Is Just A Little Love

Kaminski’s reading of Brock is far beyond romantic, and it bleeds into how writers would interpret the character even decades later (most notably, Mike Costa’s Venom run from 2016-2019). In the first volume of Hunger, Kaminski writes a heartbreaking scene in which, after eating a man’s brain, Eddie shows a deep remorse that drives Venom to separate from their bond. This was mentioned above, but what was not mentioned was how the symbiote left Brock; naked and trembling in a back alley, begging “the other” not to abandon him. The man is left in a state of temporary psychosis without Venom, his brain leached of all phenethylamine. After a stint in a tortuous sanitarium, he chases the symbiote down and reunites with it, claiming proudly “It’s not human, but it’s given me things no girlfriend ever could,” and declaring that he finally has enough love to sustain the titular hunger. 

This wouldn’t be the last time Eddie would be written as captivated by his love for Venom, but it would go on to influence later iterations of the character, from the aforementioned Costa run to directorial notes of the films that’d launched the character into infamy.

In Venom #150, Mike Costa compared the bond between Brock and Venom to marriage. The interaction is a chilling one, taking place within the church where the two originally bonded, and where Eddie angsts about the nature of their relationship. He confesses, in vague terms, to a priest, that he loves his “other,” but that he’s been driven to do things he never would have done before. When the father implies that the dynamic isn’t healthy, we see a violent, possessive side of Venom. The symbiote overtakes Eddie’s body and nearly kills the priest– an action he later repents for the very same priest. He vows to try to be better in the name of devotion to his other. This marks a shift in Venom’s character and a complex arc into a more open and honest relationship between the two. And, as stated previously, this interpretation would grow to be popular with an audience of queer people, but the question remains as to why. 

All Guts and Heart. There's an air of nuanced relatability to Venom as a unit. On online forums, users within the fandom each have unique reasons for loving the ship. Some enjoy that both characters are relatable outcasts, some are enthralled with the trope of “idiots in love” present in their dynamic, and some are just plain attracted to Venom. 

But for a more devoted sect of the fan base, the intrigue lay in the intense physical proximity between symbiote and host. The potential for intimacy that comes with literally sharing a mind and body is intense. Venom, according to both the comics and films, sees every thought, compulsion, desire, and regret Eddie has, and Brock can do just the same to Venom. 

One example of this is an excerpt from Marvel Comics Presents #5 (2019), which recently became circulated for its dark, provocative, and tense language. In the comic, Venom is handling the man with their tendrils while speaking in his mind. “We can feel every dirty curve of Eddie's intentions. All that lust entangled with terror.” and later, “We enjoy the taste of Eddie's heartbeat. Strong, solid, sweet … Should we make it go faster?” To which Eddie responds, “Watch the teeth.”

Fans were stunned by the sensuality of these panels; particularly on Tumblr, a popular blogging website. One fan claimed to have even seen a phallic shape in the dreamscape of flesh and teeth that the scene was set in. Many more declared the scene was a sex act.

It seems almost like an intentional callback to the “It's not human,” line. As though the writers are willing to explore the dynamic in a romantic and psychological context, and fans love getting to see this dimension of the characters– even when the subject matter is dark. 

As with any piece of media, fan interaction is integral to the longevity and survival of a fan base, so it'd be an obvious point to investigate opinions of Venom within the fandom. 

Fan testimonials. When asked why the ship appealed to them, popular Symbrock blogger @symbiotic-slime responded, “I guess I would describe it as the intimacy of being known? Having your self laid bare and someone else seeing and knowing everything about you and still choosing to stay is very romantic in my opinion.” 

Regarding personal relation to the individuals: “It's partially because of being the weird neurodivergent queer kid. People think they're weird, their relationship is wrong, or something like that. Kinda hits a little too close to home.” says user @cannibalhellhound. The community in general seems to relate deeply to the outcast nature of Eddie and Venom, a point that comes through as well in discussions of the characters’ presentation and gender, as well as their “loser” status. Symbiotic-slime described a sense of connection to the devil-may-care attitude the symbiote takes with their pronouns and appearance, and user @just-anti-heros-things states succinctly, “Together they make a whole idiot who can fight battles and save the world. Or just fuck around and find out.”

 A handful of aspec (asexual spectrum) fans even described connecting with the alien nature of their relationship, with user @bridoesotherjunk saying quote, “They’re not putting on a performance to please anyone- they’re just… them. And they love each other for it! That’s what I want for myself,” and @shiningstardan comparing the relationship to their own experiences with attraction towards other people. 

No matter the sentiment, most fans agree that despite being outlandish and extraterrestrial, Venom and Eddie have a character more grounded than many an idealized hero in the Marvel universe. From holding hands in a movie theater to raising a child together, the two are never alone, and fans crave that proximity. 

Discussion

While not a  universally beloved franchise on its own, Venom has achieved cult status among a number of internet users for its raw, vulnerable, and often camp portrayal of a complicated relationship between two flawed characters. It's a fanbase that breeds creativity, exploration, and catharsis through the fantasy of a love foretold in stars. A place to make art, write fanfiction, and bond with other outcasts.

References

Kaminski, L., Halsted, T., Koblish, S., Lopez, K., & Smith, T. (1996). Venom, the hunger (Vol. 1–4). Published by Marvel Comics. 

Lee, S., Ditko, S., Yanchus, A., Rosen, S., Simek, A., & Lord, P. (1988). Marvel masterworks presents the amazing spider-man: Reprinting the amazing spider-man, nos. 11-20. Marvel Comics. 

Ryan, M. (2021, September 27). Andy Serkis on eddie and Venom’s “Love affair” in the new Venom sequel. UPROXX. https://uproxx.com/movies/andy-serkis-venom-let-there-be-carnage-eddie-venom-love-affair/ 

U.S. National Library of Medicine. (n.d.). Phenethylamine. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Database. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Phenethylamine 

Pak, G., Nocenti, A., Waid, M., Lapham, D., Lapham, M., Aydin, A., James Monroe Iglehart, Kibblesmith, D., Percy, B., Claremont, C., Williams, L., Seeley, T., Brisson, E., North, R., Pierson, D., Sacks, E., & Emily Ryan Lerner. (2020). Tales Through The Marvel Universe. Marvel Entertainment.

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It is usually assumed that abstract and non-objective art aren’t capable of representing concrete historical events in the same way as figurative art. In contrast to this common belief numerous abstract artists in Germany and internationally after the Second World War have referred to historical events they experienced themselves or have occupied themselves with. Examples are Gerhard Richter, Günter Uecker, K.O. Götz or K.R.H. Sonderborg in Germany or Michael Morgner and Dieter Tucholke in the former GDR. These indeed very different artists and their strategies of representation and relation to contemporary history are the primary examples discussed by art historian Anne-Kathrin Hinz's in her dissertation „Zeugnis Zweifel Zeichen - Zeitgeschichte in der Abstrakten Malerei in Deutschland nach 1945“ which was recently published by Deutscher Kunstverlag. In her very detailed discussion of artistic positions and their individual use of abstraction as testimony, doubt or sign, Hinz opens up new perspectives on postwar abstract art in Germany and its complex relationship with contemporary history.

One of the succinct examples is K.O. Götz's series „Jonction I-III“, carried out between 1990 and 1991, with which the artist reacted to the epochal event of the German reunification. By means of their abstract-expressive pictorial language they convey a dynamic sense of immediacy that Götz further underscored in his deliberations about the series: Götz closely followed the events surrounding the official reunification of the two Germanys on TV and even signed the first canvas of the Jonction series with the date of October 3rd 1990. In so doing Götz underscored his eye witnessing of the events as well as the authenticity of the work. Combined with the expressive immediacy of his pictorial language the works become individual testimonies of personally experienced events and thus authentic representations of a historic event.

Götz’s example underscores Hinz’s argument for the representational potential of abstraction as well as it demonstrates that, just like its figurative counterparts, it offers an individual take on contemporary history and thus reality. A great read!

[mustardyellowsunshine]

One of my work projects this week is uploading a batch of graduate theses and dissertations to the university archives. This involves plugging metadata into a batch upload sheet. One of the metadata fields is for subject terms, so that means I get to read at least enough of each thesis/dissertation to suss out appropriate subject/search terms.

I'm almost done with this particular batch, and what I've learned is that half of these graduate students did not give a flying fuck about their thesis. Not even a fraction of a fuck. The most egregious example: someone titled their thesis "Final Draft"—that's literally what's on the title page—their table of contents is the most useless I've ever seen (e.g., "Essay 1," "Essay 2," "Essay 3," "Works Cited,"), there's no abstract or discernible thesis statement to give any hints about the thesis' topic... it's like they were actively trying to make sure nobody ever read it.

Ngl, it is very funny to see someone phoning it in so hard. 😂 I'm curious about the story here. (Cuz you know there is one.) And another part of me (probably the perfectionist side) is like, "I know how much tuition here costs, and I know the university doesn't offer financial aid for grad programs. Why would you pay that much money to enter a program that culminates in a thesis presenting years of your research... just to present something so lazy??"

It's also entertaining to read parts of the good theses and dissertations, because they're very niche subjects and so much passionate interest obviously went into the research and writing. I feel like I'm peering into another person's multi-year hyperfixation and it's kinda neat.

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A research proposal is a critical document that outlines what you will investigate, why it matters, and how you will carry out the research. Whether you’re a student preparing for a thesis, a researcher seeking funding, or an academic planning a project, crafting a compelling research proposal is essential. This guide provides detailed insights, along with examples and templates to make the process smoother. To get started with a template, visit this link.

Structure of a Research Proposal

The exact format of a research proposal can vary across disciplines, but most include the following key components:

Title Page

Introduction

Literature Review

Research Design

Reference List

These elements collectively serve as a blueprint for your research plan, ensuring clarity, direction, and feasibility.

Purpose of a Research Proposal

A research proposal has several functions, including:

Demonstrating the relevance and originality of your research.

Highlighting your familiarity with existing studies.

Presenting a well-structured methodology.

Establishing the feasibility of your project.

As a student, you may need to write a proposal for graduate school applications or before starting your thesis or dissertation. For researchers, proposals often serve as pitches for funding or institutional approval.

Goals of a Research Proposal

1. Relevance

Convince your audience that your project is interesting, original, and significant. Highlight how your work contributes to the field.

2. Context

Showcase your understanding of the field’s current state. This includes referencing existing research, theories, and gaps your work will address.

3. Approach

Detail your methodology, tools, and procedures. Demonstrate thorough planning for data collection and analysis.

4. Achievability

Prove that your project can be completed within the given timeline and resources.

Pro Tip: Use resources like Meet2Share for templates that help structure your proposal effectively.

Components of a Research Proposal

1. Title Page

Include the following details:

Project title

Your name

Supervisor’s name

Institution and department

For longer proposals, add a table of contents and an abstract for easier navigation.

2. Introduction

This section introduces your topic and explains why it matters. Include:

Necessary background and context.

Problem statement and research questions.

The potential audience for your research (e.g., scientists, policymakers).

What gaps in knowledge your work will address.

The unique contributions of your research.

3. Literature Review

Demonstrate your grasp of the field by summarizing key theories, methods, and debates. Use this section to:

Compare and contrast existing research.

Identify gaps your research will fill.

Explain how your work builds on or challenges previous studies.

4. Research Design and Methods

Outline how you plan to achieve your objectives. This section includes:

Research Type:

Qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods?

Original data collection or secondary analysis?

Population and Sample:

Who/what will you study? (e.g., New York high school students, newspaper archives).

Sampling method: probability or non-probability?

Data Collection Methods:

Surveys, interviews, experiments, etc.

Justify why these methods are suitable.

Practicalities:

Timeline and access to participants or data sources.

Address potential challenges and solutions.

5. Contribution to Knowledge

Emphasize the broader impact of your research:

Enhancing best practices.

Informing policy decisions.

Advancing theoretical frameworks.

Laying groundwork for future studies.

6. Reference List

Include all sources cited in your proposal. Use tools like citation generators to maintain accuracy and consistency.

Additional Sections

Research Schedule

Provide a timeline for each phase of your project. For instance:PhaseObjectivesDeadlineBackground ResearchRead literature, refine questions, framework20th JanuaryDesign PlanningDraft tools, finalize methods13th FebruaryData CollectionRecruit participants, conduct interviews24th MarchAnalysisAnalyze data, draft results22nd AprilWritingComplete and revise drafts17th JuneSubmissionProofread and submit28th July

Budget

If seeking funding, include a detailed budget covering:

Travel costs.

Material requirements.

Personnel (e.g., research assistants).

Templates and Examples

Starting with a clear template can streamline your process. Download a research proposal template from Meet2Share to jumpstart your project.

Example Research Proposals

Title: A Conceptual Framework for Scheduling Constraint Management.

Title: Medical Students as Mediators of Change in Tobacco Use.

Tips for Success

Use tools like Scribbr’s paraphrasing tool for clarity.

Check institutional guidelines for specific requirements.

Seek feedback from peers or supervisors before final submission.

For additional insights into research methodologies and statistical concepts, visit Meet2Share’s library of resources and tools. Find like minded students and discuss on how to effectively write a research proposal.

Crafting a research proposal may seem daunting, but with the right structure and resources, you’re well-equipped to present a strong case for your research endeavor.

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Basic Structure of a Scientific Paper to Write.

The fundamental structure of a scientific paper is encapsulated by the acronym IMRAD, which stands for Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. This structure is integral to original research articles and facilitates clear and organized presentation of research findings. Each component of IMRAD serves a distinct purpose:

Introduction: Presents the research question and its significance.

Methods: Describes the procedures and techniques used to conduct the study.

Results: Summarizes the data and findings of the research.

Discussion: Interprets the findings, linking them back to the research question and broader context.

In addition to IMRAD, scientific papers typically include a title page, abstract, keywords, tables, graphs, figures, acknowledgments, and references. Each element contributes to the overall clarity and accessibility of the research.

Types of Papers

Scientific journals publish various types of papers, each serving a specific purpose and judged by distinct criteria. Understanding these types can help authors select the most appropriate format for their work, thus maximizing the impact and acceptance chances of their manuscript. The main types of papers include:

Original Article: Reports new research findings based on original research. This is the most critical paper type, often subdivided into Major Papers and Original Reports.

Case Report: Describes unique cases that provide new insights or highlight unusual clinical conditions.

Technical Note: Details specific techniques, procedures, or new equipment relevant to a medical field.

Pictorial Essay: Focuses on the educational value of high-quality images, often used in teaching.

Review: Summarizes recent developments on a specific topic without introducing new data.

Commentary: Offers personal perspectives on current issues or controversial topics.

Editorial: Provides short reviews or critiques of articles published in the same journal issue.

Letter to the Editor: Allows for short communications on various subjects, including comments on previously published articles.

Preparing the Manuscript

Authors must tailor their manuscripts to the type of paper they are writing, following specific guidelines and structures. For example:

Original Articles should follow the IMRAD structure with a detailed methods section and robust statistical analysis.

Case Reports often have a simpler structure with a focus on the unique aspects of the case and their implications.

Technical Notes and Pictorial Essays emphasize methods and visual elements, respectively, with concise text sections.

Reviews and Commentaries should be well-organized with comprehensive coverage of the relevant literature and clear presentation of viewpoints.

Enhancing Chances of Acceptance

To enhance the chances of manuscript acceptance, authors should:

Adhere to the journal’s specific guidelines outlined in the “Instructions to Authors” or “Guide for Authors.”

Ensure their manuscript is well-structured, clear, and concise.

Select the most appropriate type of paper for their research.

Include all necessary components, such as a structured abstract, relevant keywords, and thorough references.

Conclusion

Familiarity with the basic structure and types of scientific papers, as well as adherence to journal guidelines, is crucial for authors aiming to publish their work successfully. By choosing the appropriate format and meticulously preparing their manuscripts, authors can effectively communicate their research and increase their chances of acceptance in reputable journals. This structured approach not only maximizes the material’s impact but also contributes to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the medical field.

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[illogarithmil]

Rotes as Revision: Byzantine Kingship Rituals

So I am very TTRPG-brained and have a bad habit of letting it distract me from uni-work - as in "ah, the essay's due in tomorrow, I have time to make a 60x60 hexmap and populate it with encounters!" However, I'm also very 'tism-brained and so if I don't think about my beloved special interest I will simply Cease Being Productive Entirely.

A way I have recently been testing of getting around this is making TTRPG content based on whatever I'm studying at the time! One significant example, a mage game set in Northern Ireland about a plot by gnostic paramilitaries to create a new Celtic realm by utilizing the awakened spirit of a long-dead Pharoah, is a WIP at the moment, but whilst I put down my dissertation on Loyalist groups in the Troubles to focus on some essays about the Late Antique middle east for a bit, I thought I'd knock out something quick for that.

I therefore present: a Mage rote inspired by the artistic and cultural displays of dominion made use of by Eastern Roman and Sasanian emperors in their interactions with each other, though definitely applicable to circumstances outside of that! This is all heavily inspired by Matthew P. Canepa's The Two Eyes of the Earth: Art and Ritual Kingship between Rome and Sasanian Iran, an excellent book you should read if you're remotely interested in the pre-Islamic Middle East, early Iranian or early Byzantine history from either a political or cultural perspective. There are two more I have ideas for (Ritual Humiliation [Entropy 5, with optional Prime 4/Time 4] and Prestige-Garnering Warfare [Prime 3 with optional Mind 2]), but also this post has been sitting in my drafts for three weeks with only the first written so I may never get to them. Alas, the fickle butterfly of inspiration settles but briefly!

Paradigms:

Iconographic Authority (Mind 5 [crude form] or Prime 4/Mind 2+ and 10+ points of Quintessence [standard form])

The representation of the ruler, given as a gift, seems to take on the aspect and dignity of the ruler themself, carrying the sense of their presence far beyond them. Though this might conjure images of paranoia-wracked cults of personality to some, its effects can also be highly desirable - for example, the sense that a neighbouring ruler is literally present in one's court projects an image of one's power and of mutual respect without the expense or stress of continuous visits.

Common Practices: Art of Desire, Craftwork, Dominion*, Faith*, Reality Hacking Common Instruments: As part of the crafting process: Artwork*, Management and HR*; As the object itself: Artwork*, Books and Periodicals, Cups and Vessels*, Gems and Stones, Money and Wealth, Sacred Iconography, Symbols*, Weapons; As part of the gifting ceremony: Blessings and curses*, Dances and movement, Drugs and poisons, Eye contact, Fashion*, Food and drink*, Group rites*, Money and wealth*, Music*, Offerings and sacrifices, Prayers and invocations*, Sacred iconography, Social domination*, True names (titles)*, Voice and vocalizations* * appropriate for the inspiring period of Byzantine-Sasanian interactions

The mage themselves or, more likely, some of their servants craft an item representing them - usually but not necessarily a literal depiction (if it is more abstract then the difficulty should increase by +1 to +3 depending on how directly and specifically the symbols used refer to the Mage). It is then handed over in a special ceremony to another individual, as part of which they are likely showered with other gifts and luxuries. This ceremony will usually be protracted, allowing for ritual casting, though of course extremely long castings risk wearing the target's patience thin.

For the crude form, four+ successes are required, with additional successes being used to extend duration (which means that in reality, 8 are probably the minimum to make the rote useful - see the Duration chart in the M20 core book). For the duration, the target's subconscious mind is altered so that they constantly feel as though the giver of the gift is physically present with them and behave appropriately - for example, avoiding acting against them in any way that would be obvious to somebody stood in the room alongside them.

In the standard form, the item is instead a Wonder - see the rules for crafting wonders - with Arete 2 (or more if more Quintessence is invested during crafting), imbued with a Mind 2 effect which it uses on every creature that observes it, beginning with the creature gifted it. This effect projects the mental impression of the presence of the giver quite directly - it is, for targets, as if the item were literally the giver. It will first roll arete after a minute of observation, then ten minutes, then once per hour a target is in its presence, beginning by accumulating nine successes against the target (at which point its effect on them is indefinite and automatic, taking effect whenever they are in its presence until the Wonder is destroyed) and then targeting other creatures, giving one creature the impression for one scene per three successes. It does not suffer the penalty for juggling multiple effects, being very specifically designed to do so.

The effect (and the effect of the Wonder in the standard case) is only vulgar in regions without a tradition of representative artwork, or at least without one of ruler-representation as a means of projecting authority. Both forms are somewhat difficult to detect as being alien impositions rather than natural reactions, requiring at least Mind 2 or (in the standard case) a Prime-based examination of the object itself.

[grandhotelabyss]

Did you ever read anything by Sir Walter Scott or James Fenimore Cooper? A lot of writers cite them as an influence but they have a reputation nowadays (earned or not, idk) as turgid unreadable garbage.

I read Scott's Waverley in graduate school so I could familiarize myself with the "founding" work of historical fiction and better understand the key theoretical text on the genre, Lukács's Historical Novel. (I wrote a dissertation chapter on Walter Pater's Marius the Epicurean, which is nominally a historical novel, but not really. It's more a modernist novel of consciousness and a lyric essay on the rise of Christianity out of late antiquity. I'm not sure grasping "the historical novel" as some abstract concept is very important to understand it.)

If you read Waverley through the eyes of a graduate student, there is much in there of cultural-studies interest. The story qua story—the defeat of the Scottish clans at the Jacobite uprising and the triumph of modernity, symbolized by the titular hero's romantic choice of the bland, blonde, domestic Rose for his wife over the raven-haired warrior-queen Flora—is moving, majestic, and elegiac. I see why it was such effective entertainment for about a century's worth of readers.

But yes, by our standards, the narrative method is hard to endure: the diffuse discourse of a digressive, prolix, sometimes even facetious storyteller who blunts the emotional impact of the tale. It's no Cormac McCarthy. It's not even, to cite Scott's contemporaries, Jane Austen or Stendhal. "Turgid" is a good word for it. Still, I know I have to read Ivanhoe someday!

And it's also true that Scott's inception of the historical novel, with its portrayal of history as an organic continuum encompassing the whole of society and not just an inert background for the acts of great men (as it is, for example, in Shakespeare), can't be overstated for its influence, including on the development of the realist novel with a present-day setting. Scott is behind Balzac, Hawthorne, Dickens, Tolstoy, George Eliot, etc.

As for Cooper, I think everything I said about Scott applies to him, too, with even the narrative materials being similar—replace the Scottish clans with the Native American tribes—but I confess I've only read as much Cooper as was excerpted in the Norton Anthology.

[acyborgkitty]

The Politics of Experimental Translation by Lily Robert-Foley

"Situating norms is obviously a fluid and problematic, culturally specific activity. Examining what is opposed to these norms serves to accentuate this. ... Translation very often is inflected with political or ethical aims, a desire to right wrongs in the original or to intervene in the landscape of authority and canon formation." "... experimental translation is any translation practice that opposes itself to translational norms." "It poses a threat to the mainstream dogma of translation, in particular, the place of fidelity, equivalence, accuracy, transparency, smoothness, and legibility. [...] it defines itself in contrast, or in opposition, to other more frequent forms of translation. ... not solely for aesthetic reasons but for social and political reasons. ... supported by a belief that the structures of aesthetics and poetics are profoundly and radically political." "the idea that translation is also radically political, never neutral, always inflected or even generated by the ideologies that frame it and give it its pulse."

"what separates this practice from other forms of experimental writing is the question of language, of the foreignness of languages, and the act of translating in its formal sense and amidst the chaos of its cultural negotiations."

"Tim Atkins’s ‘7 Translation Types’, as part of his unpublished PhD dissertation, which identifies seven discrete practices, including constraint, editing and domestication, misreading, allusive referential, derangement of the senses, intersemiotic, and hoax and parody."

"the question of fidelity is proportional to the text and most importantly, to the context of manipulation and power dynamics in which it is situated. [...] The implication here is that to translate faithfully, an author who does not have much visibility represents a homologous subverting of norms to a translation that, for example, shoots holes in a source text with a 12-gauge shotgun and translates the resulting text. ... And this is because of each practice’s relationship to the norm."

"translation always brings out dimensions of cultural context that might be otherwise invisible, reveals what might first appear as transcendent universals as situated specificities."

"norms do not represent the majority but are always determined by power and by the elite minority who wields it."

"that the notion of sense equivalence is deeply connected to a closed, un-situated relationship between two equal languages and can even be associated with culturally blind constructions of sense and sameness."

"Authorial intention then becomes an instrument of justice: respect for the original is connected to the desire to right a transnational wrong – specifically with regard to the ‘neocolony’."

"Luise von Flotow’s four strategies for feminist translation (supplementing, prefacing and footnoting, and hijacking) (1991) are instructions for experimental translators seeking to align themselves with the feminist cause."

"Spivak has referred to her in her article on the politics of translation as ‘intimacy’ with the culture and language original, necessary for the carrying out of an honourable translation. ... a lack of intimacy with an original, specifically in the case of translating across unequal power divides, can lead to essentialisms that serve more to propagate colonial or misogynist ideologies than they do to enact justice."

"By deforming, mistranslating, or rendering unintelligible a white, male canonical text written in a hegemonic language in a power centre, many experimental translators have political aims of posing a threat to forces of oppression ... a faithful translation of a text written by a subaltern author in a non-hegemonic language or in a marginal situation seeks to do the same thing."

"For Spivak, although the original text is not transparent, the activity of translation is – and must be."

[aimlayblogs]

Top Tips for Successful Master's Dissertation Writing

A master’s dissertation is more than just a long academic paper—it���s a journey that tests your critical thinking, research, and writing skills. It is often the most challenging and rewarding part of postgraduate study. Whether you’re just beginning or already stuck in the middle of your writing process, the following tips can help you successfully write your master’s dissertation and submit it with confidence.

1. Understand the Purpose and Structure

Before you dive into writing, it’s crucial to understand what a dissertation is meant to achieve. It typically involves independent research on a topic of your choice, demonstrating your understanding of theoretical concepts and research methods in your field.

A typical dissertation structure includes:

Title Page

Abstract

Acknowledgements

Table of Contents

Introduction

Literature Review

Methodology

Results/Findings

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Appendices (if any)

Knowing this structure early helps you stay organized and ensures no essential component is overlooked.

2. Choose the Right Topic

Your topic will define your entire dissertation journey. Choose a topic that is:

Relevant to your field of study.

Interesting enough to keep you engaged for months.

Manageable in terms of scope and data availability.

Researchable using existing methods or resources.

Original, yet grounded in existing research.

Discuss your ideas with your supervisor and refine your topic until it’s sharp and feasible.

3. Develop a Clear Research Question

Your research question is the core of your dissertation. It guides your study and keeps your work focused. A strong research question is:

Clear and concise.

Neither too broad nor too narrow.

Answerable through analysis, research, or experimentation.

Example: "How has remote working affected employee productivity in the IT industry post-COVID-19?"

Your research should revolve around answering this question comprehensively.

4. Create a Solid Proposal

Most programs require a dissertation proposal before full approval. This outlines what you plan to research, why it matters, and how you’ll conduct the study. A well-written proposal will:

Show you’ve done initial background research.

Highlight gaps in the current literature.

Outline your objectives, hypotheses, and methods.

Set a timeline for the work.

Getting your proposal right saves you from major issues later in the process.

5. Plan Your Time Effectively

Time management is key. Break your work into smaller tasks with deadlines. Use a Gantt chart or project timeline to allocate time for:

Research and reading.

Data collection and analysis.

Writing each chapter.

Revisions and proofreading.

Start early. The closer you get to the deadline, the more stressful even small tasks can feel.

6. Conduct Thorough Research

Use a variety of credible academic sources including journals, books, official reports, and databases like JSTOR or Google Scholar. Make sure to:

Take notes while reading.

Keep track of citations using tools like Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote.

Organize your sources by themes or relevance.

A strong literature review sets the foundation for your research and shows your depth of understanding.

7. Be Methodologically Sound

Your methodology section explains how you conducted your research. Be clear, specific, and justify your choices. Include:

Research approach (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed).

Data collection methods (surveys, interviews, experiments, etc.).

Sampling techniques.

Ethical considerations.

Your methodology should be replicable, meaning another researcher could follow your method and arrive at similar results.

8. Write with Clarity and Consistency

When it comes to writing:

Follow a consistent academic tone.

Avoid jargon unless necessary, and define technical terms.

Start each chapter with an introduction and end with a summary.

Make sure each part flows logically into the next.

If possible, write daily or regularly, even in small chunks. Consistent writing helps reduce last-minute panic.

9. Revise and Edit Thoroughly

Once your first draft is complete, don’t rush to submit it. Revisions are where real improvement happens. Focus on:

Content: Are arguments strong and supported?

Structure: Is the flow logical?

Language: Are grammar and spelling correct?

Formatting: Is your document consistent and professional?

Use editing tools like Grammarly, and seek feedback from your supervisor or peers.

10. Reference Properly

Proper referencing shows academic integrity and avoids plagiarism. Always:

Follow the required citation style (APA, MLA, Harvard, etc.).

Cite every source you use.

Include a complete bibliography.

Use referencing tools, but double-check formatting to avoid automated errors.

11. Stay in Touch with Your Supervisor

Your dissertation supervisor is there to guide you—don’t hesitate to ask questions. Keep them updated on your progress and meet deadlines for review and feedback. Their advice can save you from costly mistakes.

12. Take Care of Yourself

Dissertation writing can be mentally exhausting. To avoid burnout:

Take breaks and follow a healthy routine.

Sleep well, eat healthy, and exercise regularly.

Don’t isolate—talk to peers or mentors for support.

Celebrate small milestones to stay motivated.

Your mental and physical well-being will impact your writing quality more than you think.

Conclusion

Writing a master’s dissertation is no small feat. It takes planning, patience, and persistence. By choosing the right topic, managing your time, and writing clearly, you can create a dissertation that not only meets academic standards but also gives you a sense of accomplishment.

Remember, it's a journey of learning and growth. Stay focused, be adaptable, and don’t hesitate to ask for help when you need it. You've got this!

[thameena-mga2024mi5016]

Dissertation

What is going to be the end take away for the reader?

If it's a broad topic, find a niche topic. Narrow it down to a more specific area and build up on that.

Have something new for the reader.

Eg: AI in animation -> The use of AI in the medical industry vs film industry

Abstract -> A brief idea of what the entire article covers. Briefly discusses the research done.

Here is an example

Credits:

S. Wu, "The technical developments in Neo-Disney's feature computer animation," 2012 9th International Conference on Fuzzy Systems and Knowledge Discovery, Chongqing, China, 2012, pp. 2823-2826, doi: 10.1109/FSKD.2012.6234044. keywords: {Animation;Films;Motion pictures;Hair;Lighting;Rendering (computer graphics);Production;Neo-Disney;Hyper-reality;Technical developments;Computer animation;CGI}

Also have a minimum of 35 references in the dissertation

Topics for my dissertation ->

Why has Disney become so underwhelming? Disney remakes Disney narratives/storytelling/character design

2. Sri Lankan animation ->

Cartooning in Sri Lanka

I found some articles under this topic. Not particularly animation but graphics and comics.

History of animation in Sri Lanka

Wait up- Irushi mentioned?!?!?!?!? COOL (The only time I won't call the AI overview annoying)

3. Popularity of 3D animation over 2D animation -> In this topic I want to discuss the colour palettes and how each style of animation affects the final outputs.

I found a study on this

4. 2.5D animation (actually maybe I can combine the 3rd topic with this one??)

Examples of some mixed animations include Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse, Arcane and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

5. Narratives and storytelling -> Why do a lot of recent films have a predictable plot and ending

(I'm sorry for all the typos I will edit them asap)

[swanaseahorse]

Citations, citations, citations

My original research project at Notre Dame was on EEG oscillatory correlates of memory encoding in young and older adults. I haven't published this work yet, but it's a work in progress that I'm optimistic about. Fast forward two years into my PhD, and my advisor decided to leave the university. I had to switch labs and, initially, I was not too worried. However, switching fields in science is like switching careers. Adding to the stress is that when writing a dissertation, your advisor is not allowed to look at the writing. The idea is that you need to practice working independently at this point and that you will be reviewed based on your ability to conduct science without supervision.

The challenge is that I have never written anything under my new advisor before. Coupled with writing in a completely new topic, needless to say that I'm a tad nervous about how this is going to go.

Today's exercise: Citations

Part of preparing my dissertation has been reading Belcher's book on writing a journal article. Although this isn't the most ideal book for a dissertation, there is still some sound advice that I'd like to extract. Today, I read about the importance of citations and how to cite properly. To date, I use Zotero citation manager. I essentially have a folder where I upload PDFs and Zotero will automatically create the citation for me. I also write using Microsoft Word because this is my advisor's preferred method (even though she won't be looking at this document). However, it's now force of habit. I have the Zotero extension on MS word and it will automatically create a bibliography based on the citations I embed into my document.

Here is an idea of what my Zotero looks like (not the most organized at the moment):

And here is what the Zotero extension looks like on MS word:

I knew that special attention should be paid to citations, but the book is revealing to what degree. For example, big ideas are often difficult to cite because they are the basis of many experiments today. In my field, Endel Tulving is the name that's cited often as proposing the model of episodic memory, so I can essentially guarantee his 1972 textbook will end up being cited. Similarly, knowing when to cite reviews vs. original articles is difficult. You want to pay homage to those who went through the process of conducting an experiment, but a literature review consolidates the work of many experiments into a comprehensive framework. Other tips I sort of picked up on as an academic: it's not part of our practice to cite unpublished theses or tertiary works like magazines, textbooks, or news articles. Primary or secondary sources, like reviews, are the standard.

One tip I was not aware of was how the number of citations in your article is correlated with how often you yourself will get cited. Essentially, articles that are built upon previously published research are more persuasive and therefore are more likely to be cited.

Lately, I have been going into journals that I look up to, like NeuroImage, Neurobiology of Aging, and Nature to review more recent abstracts in my field. I strongly recommend that graduate students do this more often to stay on top of latest discoveries in the field. I used to rely heavily on Google Scholar and PubMed to identify any and all work relevant to my field. However, there is something to be said about the act of going into high-impact journals, looking at their latest volumes, and examining what is getting published lately. One paper I don't think I would've ever found through my old method is a review published by Dr. Mara Mather on her new framework for looking at emotional memory and cognitive aging. She argues that older adults exhibit a positivity bias as a preferential method of alleviating their arousal system. Meaning, because older adults tend to show higher arousal for their age, they have a stronger pull towards positive stimuli as a sort of internal coping mechanism.

It made for a really interesting discussion at a conference dinner I attended. I brought up the paper and was surprised the see the mixture of opinions by different scientists. My peers offered different criticisms, perspectives, and interpretations.

The Politics of Citations

I have the privilege of knowing many well-renowned scientists in my field thanks to my time as a lab manager in Dallas. Networking is an important part of my career, so if I am interested in post-docing with a potential professor, I will email them ahead of time requesting a 15 minute coffee. 100% of the time they will say yes. So this has helped me interact with incredible scientists.

That being said, because I know many of these incredible scientists, I now notice that I am more likely to cite them. I recognize their names on papers and instantly assign high value to that paper because I know their reputation. This is highly problematic because I am biasing myself against scientists I may not have either interacted with or may not even be living in the United States, who do not have the financial means to attend conferences or otherwise. By reviewing the incredible work by scientists I look up to, I notice that I will allow their ideas to go unchallenged; essentially, I assume their argument is flawless, and I, a lowly graduate student, couldn't possibly know more than, say, the work of Drs. Kensinger or Duarte. But offering genuine questions and critiques of even the greatest minds should be part of our graduate student training.

There was one paper I repeatedly reviewed because her experiment closely resembled mine. First off, I assumed this individual was a tenured professor (nothing wrong with that). One day, I was curious to know more about this individual and thought, "maybe I could post-doc for them". It turns out this awesome paper was written by a fellow graduate student! Even though this is an example of a very positive bias, it shows the assumptions I bring when reviewing papers.

All in all

Being diligent in citing papers is a given. However, the tips really reminded me of the importance of giving credit where credit is due. Not to mention, the people behind those citations who put in weeks or even years behind their research. It would be a sin to overlook them. While there are considerations for citing big and small ideas, thoughtfulness is needed when citing other people's work.