Great academic writing seems to tickle our brains without lifting a textual finger. But scholars work hard to refine their writing. Polished writing takes considerable time, measured thought, and the critiques of peers and colleagues.
The Routes of Writing project gives insight into the writing practices of McGill academics. Professors and librarians from across the disciplines offer their reflections on writing processes and critical thinking. Click on the photos to take a look at what they have to say, and check this space periodically for new additions.
Annmarie Adams
Architecture
Louise Ashcroft
English - Language and Culture
Giovanna Badia
Schulich Library of Physical Sciences,
Life Sciences, and Engineering
Image by Photo credit: April Colosimo
Darin Barney
Art History and Communication Studies
Elena Bennett
Natural Resource Sciences
Jeff Bergthorson
Mechanical Engineering
Christopher Buddle
Natural Resource Sciences
Robin Canuel
Humanities and Social Sciences Library
Mindy Carter
Integrated Studies in Education
April Colosimo
Engineering Library
Diane Dechief
McGill Writing Centre
David Greene
Humanities and Social Sciences Library
Raphaël Fischler
School of Urban Planning
Katherine Hanz
Education Library
David Harpp
Chemistry
Dik Harris
Physics
Terry Hébert
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Robert Leckey
Law
Jim Nicell
Civil Engineering
René Rusch
Music Theory
Susan Rvachew
School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Carolyn Samuel
Teaching and Learning Services
Alenoush Saroyan
Education and Counselling Psychology
Dirk Schlimm
Philosophy
Tamara Western
Biology
Jennifer Zhao
Engineering Library