Why aren’t there more academics writing for popular publications?

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Nic Subtirelu — Leave a comment

Every so often someone comes up with the oh-so-original idea that academics should be more engaged with the public and tries to drench the internet in that lovely sentiment. Most recently, it was an article in the Guardian titled, and I’m…

Your professor does speak English: Competence and cooperation in classroom communication

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Nic Subtirelu — 2 Comments

Recently, I’ve been engaged with a research project looking at the discourse of RateMyProfessors.com, a website where students rate and comment on their university or college instructors. I’ve been paying special attention to how students talk about instructors who are…

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Why aren’t there more academics writing for popular publications?

Your professor does speak English: Competence and cooperation in classroom communication