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A New and Better Site

By Barbara Gastel | Jul. 28, 2008

Looking at this blog, you might think that I am having a quiet summer. After all, no new post has appeared in more than a month. Perhaps you think that …

A Message from Mexico

By Barbara Gastel | Jul. 09, 2008

Greetings from Mexico! This time, I am away to learn, not to teach. For many years, I have wanted to study Spanish. This language has become increasingly important in the …

Back from Nairobi

By Barbara Gastel | Jul. 02, 2008

Greetings again. I’m back from Nairobi, Kenya, where I helped give a workshop through AuthorAID. This workshop, which was for water resources researchers, focused on two topics: revising research proposals …

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By Stuart Church | Jul. 02, 2008

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Getting It Written Anyway

By Barbara Gastel | Apr. 25, 2008

I shouldn’t have said it. Late last month, I told a colleague that I expected my schedule to be quiet for the next few weeks. Well, my schedule hasn’t been …

To Communicate, Not to Impress

By Barbara Gastel | Apr. 14, 2008

Perhaps you’ve noticed that the AuthorAID Web site has been redesigned. I like the design: Everything is easy to find. The lettering is easy to read, even when my eyes …

New Year’s Greetings (and More)

By Barbara Gastel | Apr. 14, 2008

Greetings again! I hope 2008 has started well for you. The year started with the following happy news for me: This blog is now receiving comments. I’m delighted at how …

Magazine or Journal?

By Barbara Gastel | Apr. 14, 2008

A few days ago, I lectured in Mexico. What a good experience! My host was knowledgeable and helpful. The audience was large and enthusiastic. And the interpreter was skillful and …

Back from Addis Ababa

By Barbara Gastel | Apr. 14, 2008

Greetings again. Too long has passed since my last blog post. The time has been busy. First came the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). …
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