Perberts, which one of you wrote this?

[Real Sonny Burnett]

UBC student writes 52,438 word architecture dissertation with no punctuation — not everyone loved it

VANCOUVER — There was Patrick Stewart, PhD candidate, defending his final dissertation before a handful of hard-nosed examiners at the University of British Columbia late last month. The public was invited to watch; two dozen curious onlookers saw Stewart attempt to persuade five panelists that his 149-page thesis has merit, that it is neither outlandishly “deficient,” as some had insisted it was, nor an intellectual affront.

Unusual? It is definitely that. Stewart’s dissertation, titled Indigenous Architecture through Indigenous Knowledge, eschews almost all punctuation. There are no periods, no commas, no semi-colons in the 52,438-word piece. Stewart concedes the odd question mark, and resorts to common English spelling, but he ignores most other conventions, including the dreaded upper case. His paper has no standard paragraphs. Its formatting seems all over the map.

The rest of the story:
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/c...ion-with-no-punctuation-not-everyone-loved-it

 

[westwoody]

Dissertation is not the place for that kind of humour.
My experience in science was these situations are pretty serious. My dad was a prof and would have shredded that guy and his paper.

 

[Jethro Bodine]

I agree with WW. While some may applaud his attempt at humor/sarcasm/wit/anti-establishment showboating, this s certainly not the time or place for it. Universities, while places for expanded thinking are still very much steeped in tradition. Have you seen the hats those guys wear to Convocation ceremonies? LOL!
Something like this, even if he defends successfully will tarnish his reputation within the academic community and hamper his ability to find a position at a lot of institutions.

But that's just me and I'll admit to being old fashioned. I still like my doctor/lawyer/accountant to wear a tie.

 

[escapefromstress]

I'm so anal about spelling, grammar and punctuation, I could never let myself submit something like that.

I stress when I find mistakes in old ads that I can't edit anymore. :doh:

 

[apl16]

I'm so anal about spelling, grammar and punctuation, I could never let myself submit something like that.

I stress when I find mistakes in old ads that I can't edit anymore. :doh:

I agree.......what a goof.

World is changing. All UBC wants now are PR hacks and Realtors. Science? No. Real estate is what its all about.

 

[76duster]

What an asshole.

If I was one of the panelists, I'd set fire to his work in front of him.

 

[superman88]

patrick stewart is one of a long line of indigenous academics whose works aim to deconstruct the academy

there is a long history of academic violence done upon indigenous cultures and indigenous ways of knowing

it is nice to see someone write from the heart and take aim at the stodgy impenetrable language used in academic papers

as the article notes he is writing as in an oral fashion

writing like he speaks and hopefully it is being read

as if he is speaking directly to you

 

[PierreCoeur]

I am sorry but you are all talking like conformists and little robots to society's norms. He first delivered it in his first nation language and then asked to translate it. He did, mind you without punctuation. Everyone is so obsessive about their commas and semi-colons. You all need a colonoscopy. (that's right I spelled it wrong) Fux you all for condemning this guy.

You all must be conservatives, because I would have passed him too.

 

[PierreCoeur]

Good to see I am not the only one who understands. WTG Superman ! ! !:clap2:

 

[J-Dogg]

you got to give him the W for the academic politic b/s he had to put up with and the creativity/English skills required to do write a thesis paper with no punctuation.

He definitely has the experience and knowledge to back up his thesis though, so he knew what he was getting into. He just wanted to make a point about First Nations issues in Canada.

Props to his poise for prose.

Academics, while steeped in tradition, can become too stagnated without the ability to take risks or challenge the norms. With the heavy emphasis on those bullshit ASTU/WRDS courses, Stewart's work is much needed in an outdated system.

 

[vancouverman]

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