Finding Your Authorial Voice In Academic Writing
Tuesday 31st May 2022, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (London Time)
Drawing on the field of Applied Linguistics, this workshop examines stylistic devices used to enable an authorial voice in academic writing. The stringent rules at play in the academic field can paralyse the writer.
This workshop will:
- Explore the purpose of citation and examine different disciplinary approaches to citation
- Explore the tension between humility and originality
- Examine paradigm influences on the writing process
- Explore the relationship between the author and the writer
- Important Stylistic devices such as
- Hedges
- Boosters
- Evidential Markers
- Attitude Markers
- Self mentions
- Engagement markers
- Framing
- Code glosses
Debbie Winter
Debbie Winter (LLB Hons, MA) lectured in Law and sang professionally on the jazz scene before deciding to change careers and become a vocal coach. She noticed a...
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Dayle Towarnicky
Glottal stops, vocal fry, creaky voice, and more! There are many types of “throaty sounds” that we make in spoken languages and simply in vocal expression. Many practitioners have historically expressed strong views about the health or use of throaty sounds: considering them risky or unhealthy, as well as displeasing. Join Dayle Towarnicky as she reconsiders the narrative around glottals and vocal fry to support our students' use of speech!
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The female musical theatre belt sound originated on the Broadway stage in 1930, mostly associated with Ethel Merman and her vocal performance of the song “I Got Rhythm,” in the Gershwin musical, Girl Crazy. In the almost 100 years since the origin of the female musical theatre belt voice, the sound has become almost synonymous with Broadway itself. Join Dr Christianne Roll as she discusses the up-to-date strategies and techniques to create this exciting vocal production for each specific singer.