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I’m Bethann Garramon Merkle.

Researcher. Leader. Catalyst.

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In just six weeks, we can significantly change grad students' approach to scholarly writing

In just six weeks, we can significantly change grad students' approach to scholarly writing

2 days ago7 min read

Add another book to your shelf! “Teaching and Mentoring Writers in the Sciences” is available for pre-order!

Add another book to your shelf! “Teaching and Mentoring Writers in the Sciences” is available for pre-order!

Mar 123 min read

Our writing book is "all grown up": what it looks like now, and why that matters for you

Our writing book is "all grown up": what it looks like now, and why that matters for you

Dec 12, 20246 min read

Titles matter: So, what should we call the book I'm writing?

Titles matter: So, what should we call the book I'm writing?

Oct 8, 20244 min read

Writing resources for grad students who feel like they're on their own

Writing resources for grad students who feel like they're on their own

Jul 4, 20243 min read

The truth is writing is hard...but we don't have to make it harder

The truth is writing is hard...but we don't have to make it harder

Jun 27, 20242 min read

You gotta find something to love about writing

You gotta find something to love about writing

May 23, 20246 min read

Article: It's time to divest from the word 'stakeholder'

Article: It's time to divest from the word 'stakeholder'

May 7, 20242 min read

Making "TEA" can improve students' writing

Making "TEA" can improve students' writing

Mar 26, 20244 min read

Reading better as a pathway to writing better

Reading better as a pathway to writing better

Mar 20, 20243 min read

Soulless academic writing happens on purpose

Soulless academic writing happens on purpose

Mar 5, 20248 min read

What's it take to make storytelling more than a buzzword in scicomm?

What's it take to make storytelling more than a buzzword in scicomm?

Feb 27, 20244 min read

Three things you can tell someone when their idea is good and the writing is competent, but the draft is not "working"

Three things you can tell someone when their idea is good and the writing is competent, but the draft is not "working"

Feb 6, 202412 min read

Academics need to teach students to write professional emails (plus my advice to students who don't get emails right)

Academics need to teach students to write professional emails (plus my advice to students who don't get emails right)

Jan 9, 20249 min read

Fall 2023 workshops & trainings: Writing, Sketching for Scientists & Broader Impacts

Fall 2023 workshops & trainings: Writing, Sketching for Scientists & Broader Impacts

Sep 11, 20231 min read

Writing like broccoli: Disguise the effort so students can get past hang-ups + be better writers

Writing like broccoli: Disguise the effort so students can get past hang-ups + be better writers

Jul 25, 20239 min read

Should have cited: Poetics of teaching

Should have cited: Poetics of teaching

Jul 13, 20237 min read

Can ChatGPT write a #SciComm grant proposal?

Can ChatGPT write a #SciComm grant proposal?

Mar 3, 20239 min read

Productivity can kill us, but productivity still matters. 🤔Tips for wellbeing in academia

Productivity can kill us, but productivity still matters. 🤔Tips for wellbeing in academia

Jan 24, 202314 min read

Exciting news: I’m (co-)writing a book!

Exciting news: I’m (co-)writing a book!

Nov 8, 20225 min read

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