Some advice on writing a thesis, book or article. Alan Macfarlane 2008
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- Questioned by his Ph.D. student, Alan Macfarlane gives some suggestions about how to write more easily and with more pleasure. The reflections are based on having written two doctorates and published about twenty books. For further background on Alan, please see www.alanmacfarlane.com
browsing around the internet procrastinating. This pops up and one of the first things he says is don't delay start writing ASAP
What a lovely interview; descriptive, explaining and understanding. His advice certainly both anchored me from any doubts and aspired to embrace the writing process precariously.
Thank you!
I really enjoyed this interview. Thanks for posting.
So great! I loved the fire metaphor. Thank you, Professor.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and tips on the process of writing. It was very helpfull!
This is a brilliant video, thank you so much for sharing this.
This is a great upload! It is interesting to think of the various ways I have written essays and such over the years. What fascinates me is the variety of methods I have used over the years. Your idea that one should start a work with an event or idea that interests you has indeed been the method I have deployed in some of my better works. As usual, thanks for all the great uploads!
This is fantastic. Thank you so much for posting this interview.
This is a master class on writing.
Thank you! What a great man!
Thank you Professor. It is of great help!
It has been so helpful and I feel much better now, I am just starting to write my master thesis and now I keep on mind all your advices... Wishing to experience teh writing as Religious ecstasys and having fun all the way. thanks from my heart dear Professor
Your timing is perfect! I'm writing my MA thesis as we speak and working towards entry into a PhD program! Many thanks for sharing this!
Just out of curiosity; did you start your Ph.D.?
Thank you very much! Inspiring!
Thank you, so much!
Best advice. Stunning. Really informative.
This was great, thanks for sharing it.
19:25 Importance of Creative Expression & The Social In Writing
This has really helped me!!!
Author Natalie Goldberg found that painting or drawing as a creative process produced benefits in her narrative prose. So when Macfarlane says play, I hear paint, or draw, or play piano, etc.
Thank you over much!!!!
Thank you professor Macfarlane! Thank you Luo and B for making this interview happen. I felt I was at the scene listening to professor Macfarlane!
This is very good and very useful
Wish I'd have stumbled across this at the beginning of my dissertation. Nevertheless great stuff!
53:20 Always An Effort - Never A Burden: And the End Is Always Still To Come
I am new to anthropological domain and working on mixed methods approach to tackle environmental issues. I heard from one of the reviewers of a journal that anthropologists interacts with others through humane, humble, simple and self awareness approach and anthropology deals in similar manner through a series of ethnographic views.. She said, before going to field, first go through some videos and look for interviews which explains above qualities... I am so surprised that anthropologists are themselves so humanistic in nature and how for doctors service should be motto, for anthropologist, sir's qualities are pre requisite. I am really surprised and congratulate prof sir and people who took this video which benefits immensely to students like me. Thank you.
Interesting. In which region are you doing fieldwork?
Great advice here, thank you! 🙏 I wonder what his opinion is on listening to music while writing...help or hinderance? 🤔
34:45 Novelty Curve In Revelation
20:20 All gr8 minds do
7:44
Sunamika, It may be a good idea to have your hearing checked? For, I was able to hear every syllable perfectly.
Dear Frank - you have made a number of interesting comments, but when I reply to you, your comments disappear. If you feel like dropping me an email at am12@cam.ac.uk it would be interesting to know more about you. Alan
Prof MacFarlane, Will you pardon my inexcusable though wholly unintended discourtesy, in not responding before. Rely on me to contact you. If I fail, it will not be for want of trying, and I will notify you accordingly. Best Wishes. D'Souza
28:10 Writes Like A Gamer
He's great, but his voice fades away at the end of every sentence - its a strain to listen to him
Sunamika, It seems that during the last 12 months, no-one has written in, supporting your comment. So, might it be a good idea to have your hearing checked? I for one can hear Prof MacFarlane with total clarity.