Welcome back to Dissertation Discourse! I’m your host, Dr. Kathryn van Asselt, and today we’re diving into a topic that, if you’re not careful, can sneak up on you in your dissertation writing—anthropomorphisms. Now, I don’t know about you, but when I was looking for clear information on this, I found... pretty much nothing! So, I thought, why not create a go-to resource for all of you?

In this episode, we’ll break down what anthropomorphisms are, how to spot them, and most importantly, how to stop using them in your academic writing. If you’ve ever caught yourself saying something like 'the study believes' or 'the research argues,' this one’s for you.

By the end of this quick episode, you’ll have some solid strategies to elevate your scholarly tone and keep your dissertation sounding sharp and professional. So, grab a notebook or just sit back and listen—either way, let’s get started with Dissertation Discourse!

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Dissertation Discourse! I hope you found our deep dive helpful. Remember, sharpening your scholarly tone is key to making your dissertation stand out, and avoiding these common pitfalls will get you one step closer to your goal.

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Until next time, keep writing, keep refining, and as always, you can do this!

*Intro & Outro music: Kevin MacLeod (Thank you!)