Academic Coaching Blog — Dense writing
Did you know sesquipedalian words create "dense writing" in your thesis?
Coaching Dense writing Dissertation Master's PhD Stress Thesis Writing
Has your professor ever written a margin note in your dissertation that says, "This writing is too dense. Fix it"? There are some professors that explain what they mean. But more often than not, you're expected to think it through on your own and try to do what they want. Often the problem is you're using sesquipedalian words--and you didn't even know it. So, first, let's understand "dense" academic writing? Sometimes, when you're reviewing the literature for your research topic, you may come across a journal article that is difficult to read. The sentences are long and you struggle to...