7 Ways to Pace Yourself through a Paper # 1 – Recognize pacing and admit you need it 按部就班寫作論文的七大建議之一：了解按部就班的重要
A writer peering ahead at an academic writing project should respect the task. It not only will require research and writing abilities, it will tax the writer’s endurance and concentration. Learning to become efficient and self-regulating as a researcher and writer is the reason for this series, “7 Ways to Pace Yourself through a Paper.” Each of the suggestions will be presented on the TPS Fan page before being compiled.
若您即將致力於學術寫作專題，應該好好重視這項工作。這不僅需要研究與寫作技巧，也仰賴毅力與專注。「按部就班寫作論文的七大步驟」將教您學會如何自律，提高研究與寫作的效率。每項建議都會刊登在 TPS 粉絲專頁，並在最後集結於 TPS 學術電子報中。
Way # 1 – Recognize pacing and admit you need it
建議一：了解按部就班的重要
Academic paper projects are not 100-meter dashes. They are marathons. They require intellectual and physical stamina. A writer who understands this stands a far better chance of completing a paper with the same levels of energy and inspiration shown at the beginning of a project. This is a significant advantage, because finishing a paper well is as vital as starting it properly. Burning out, getting off track, lowering standards—these are the results of a writer not pacing himself.
學術論文專題不是百米賽跑，而是馬拉松，必須持續投入智力與體力。寫作時若能了解這點，就比較有機會，能持續發揮專題寫作之初的精力與靈感，完成整篇論文。這是個很大的好處，因為有個精彩的結尾與起頭出色一樣重要。如果無法按部就班地前進，往往落得精疲力竭、偏離路徑、草率了事。
Returning to the running metaphor, sprinters are as strong as long-distance runners. They are as skilled. But they are not conditioned to endure an extended run. In the same way, wonderful essay exam-takers are not necessarily adept at in-depth writing projects. They might lack research skills, the ability to write complex explanations and analyses, or the talent to stay on course over weeks and months of exploring a subject. This is why academic writing assignments are called projects.
回到跑步的暗喻。短跑選手和長跑選手一樣，他們強健有力，也一樣技巧精湛，但他們卻不適合長跑。同樣地，短文比賽的常勝軍也不一定善於深入的寫作專題，他們可能缺乏研究技巧，無法應付複雜的闡釋與分析，也不擅於持續幾周甚至幾個月，堅持到底探討一個主題。所以學術寫作才稱為「專題」。
So the wisest approach to a “project” is to realize that planning is required to ensure that the project does not overwhelm the writer during its middle or late stages. To acknowledge this possibility is a sign of maturity as a writer. Though you as a writer might be especially bright, brilliance will not overcome disorganization or lack of fortitude. Whereas intellectual vigor coupled to a sustainable work pace can carry a writer across the finish line in a winning effort.
因此，進行一個「專題」最聰明的辦法，就是知道必須仰賴規劃，以確保作者不會在專題途中或最後關頭江郎才盡，半途而廢。能了解這一點，就表示作者成熟了。即使在寫作時特別文思泉湧，也無法以才氣克服漫無章法與缺乏毅力的弱點。寫作時除了盡心思考，還必須結合可長可久的工作步調，才能志在必得，衝過勝利的終點線。
若您即將致力於學術寫作專題，應該好好重視這項工作。這不僅需要研究與寫作技巧，也仰賴毅力與專注。「按部就班寫作論文的七大步驟」將教您學會如何自律，提高研究與寫作的效率。每項建議都會刊登在 TPS 粉絲專頁，並在最後集結於 TPS 學術電子報中。
Way # 1 – Recognize pacing and admit you need it
建議一：了解按部就班的重要
Academic paper projects are not 100-meter dashes. They are marathons. They require intellectual and physical stamina. A writer who understands this stands a far better chance of completing a paper with the same levels of energy and inspiration shown at the beginning of a project. This is a significant advantage, because finishing a paper well is as vital as starting it properly. Burning out, getting off track, lowering standards—these are the results of a writer not pacing himself.
學術論文專題不是百米賽跑，而是馬拉松，必須持續投入智力與體力。寫作時若能了解這點，就比較有機會，能持續發揮專題寫作之初的精力與靈感，完成整篇論文。這是個很大的好處，因為有個精彩的結尾與起頭出色一樣重要。如果無法按部就班地前進，往往落得精疲力竭、偏離路徑、草率了事。
Returning to the running metaphor, sprinters are as strong as long-distance runners. They are as skilled. But they are not conditioned to endure an extended run. In the same way, wonderful essay exam-takers are not necessarily adept at in-depth writing projects. They might lack research skills, the ability to write complex explanations and analyses, or the talent to stay on course over weeks and months of exploring a subject. This is why academic writing assignments are called projects.
回到跑步的暗喻。短跑選手和長跑選手一樣，他們強健有力，也一樣技巧精湛，但他們卻不適合長跑。同樣地，短文比賽的常勝軍也不一定善於深入的寫作專題，他們可能缺乏研究技巧，無法應付複雜的闡釋與分析，也不擅於持續幾周甚至幾個月，堅持到底探討一個主題。所以學術寫作才稱為「專題」。
So the wisest approach to a “project” is to realize that planning is required to ensure that the project does not overwhelm the writer during its middle or late stages. To acknowledge this possibility is a sign of maturity as a writer. Though you as a writer might be especially bright, brilliance will not overcome disorganization or lack of fortitude. Whereas intellectual vigor coupled to a sustainable work pace can carry a writer across the finish line in a winning effort.
因此，進行一個「專題」最聰明的辦法，就是知道必須仰賴規劃，以確保作者不會在專題途中或最後關頭江郎才盡，半途而廢。能了解這一點，就表示作者成熟了。即使在寫作時特別文思泉湧，也無法以才氣克服漫無章法與缺乏毅力的弱點。寫作時除了盡心思考，還必須結合可長可久的工作步調，才能志在必得，衝過勝利的終點線。
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