Helpful Academic Pointers

A thesis or academic paper requires quite a combination of know-how. But beyond the usual academic advices, I have found two to be particularly helpful. I received these from Dr. Vincent Atterbury, my MTh supervisor: 

• “You have mastered the subject, now demonstrate it!” This means, write as one who is competent, authoritative. And 

• “If that's what you mean, why don't you say it?” It’s easy to drop from your text what you are really thinking.