: One exercise that I’ve found helpful is rewriting (sections of) papers I’ve read. A paper is badly written? Rewrite a few paragraphs! It’s easier at first than improving on your own

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One exercise that I’ve found helpful is rewriting (sections of) papers I’ve read.

A paper is badly written? Rewrite a few paragraphs! It’s easier at first than improving on your own prose, since you’re not emotionally attached to the bad version; but then whatever experience you gain from it, you’re primed to apply to your own writing later.

A paper is beautifully written? Rewrite a few paragraphs! Your version probably won’t come out as good as the original; and analysing why it falls short can help you pick out what good qualities are lacking in your current style.

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