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按部就班寫作論文的七大建議之三：制定並善用有系統的方法
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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 # 3 – Develop and employ systems
建議三：制定並善用有系統的方法
Writers of academic papers can be as guilty as any other kind of writer in believing that inspiration rules the creative process. While we should never underestimate how much inspiration can contribute to a creative enterprise, the fact is that perspiration and planning also are important to success. After all, creative geniuses whose brains deliver blinding flashes of inspiration often need their work systematically organized, edited, and prepared for publication.
寫作學術論文就像其他寫作一樣，如果你以為寫作主要仰賴靈感，那就大錯特錯了。雖然對於困難的創作來說，靈感確實不可忽視，但是要成功，辛勤工作與計畫也不可或缺。畢竟，創意天才即使腦中常閃現令人目眩神迷的靈光，但文章要發表，仍然需要有系統的組織、編輯與準備。
So even if you are a creative genius, your work will only be helped by becoming systematic in your approach to it. Like deadlines, systems are external aids through which a writer can channel his energy. Systems are like doors and stairs and sidewalks: They assist a writer in getting from Point A to Point E—the end. One such system is a work schedule. A writer who systematically works on a project for a set number of hours each designated work day is a disciplined worker.
所以，就算腦中靈感源源不絕，仍必須有系統地工作。有系統的方法就像截稿期限一樣，是種外在的機制，有助作者專注投入心力。有系統的方法就像一道道門、一節節階梯，以及一條條道路，讓你從起點甲地，通往終點戊地。時程規劃就是一種有系統的方法，讓你在每個固定的工作天，投入固定的時間，規律執行一項計畫，有紀律地工作。
Another system is organized research and note-taking. A researcher who flips willy-nilly through research volumes, making abstract notes on odd pieces of paper and in margins, is sure to waste time later revisiting the same text. The same is true of a researcher who doesn’t review his findings systematically each day to see where they are taking him. Such reviews can organize a paper in the mind. Being systematic is a key way to pace yourself and conserve your energy.
另一種有系統的方式，則是有組織地研究與作筆記。如果只是有一搭沒一搭地翻翻研究資料，隨便拿張紙或在書頁邊緣寫幾句模糊的筆記，之後必然得浪費時間修改這些筆記。同樣地，如果研究者沒有每天系統地回顧一下當天的發現，了解研究進展，日後也得多花時間。回顧研究發現能在心中組織論文。做事有系統，才能按部就班，節省心力。
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 # 3 – Develop and employ systems
建議三：制定並善用有系統的方法
Writers of academic papers can be as guilty as any other kind of writer in believing that inspiration rules the creative process. While we should never underestimate how much inspiration can contribute to a creative enterprise, the fact is that perspiration and planning also are important to success. After all, creative geniuses whose brains deliver blinding flashes of inspiration often need their work systematically organized, edited, and prepared for publication.
寫作學術論文就像其他寫作一樣，如果你以為寫作主要仰賴靈感，那就大錯特錯了。雖然對於困難的創作來說，靈感確實不可忽視，但是要成功，辛勤工作與計畫也不可或缺。畢竟，創意天才即使腦中常閃現令人目眩神迷的靈光，但文章要發表，仍然需要有系統的組織、編輯與準備。
So even if you are a creative genius, your work will only be helped by becoming systematic in your approach to it. Like deadlines, systems are external aids through which a writer can channel his energy. Systems are like doors and stairs and sidewalks: They assist a writer in getting from Point A to Point E—the end. One such system is a work schedule. A writer who systematically works on a project for a set number of hours each designated work day is a disciplined worker.
所以，就算腦中靈感源源不絕，仍必須有系統地工作。有系統的方法就像截稿期限一樣，是種外在的機制，有助作者專注投入心力。有系統的方法就像一道道門、一節節階梯，以及一條條道路，讓你從起點甲地，通往終點戊地。時程規劃就是一種有系統的方法，讓你在每個固定的工作天，投入固定的時間，規律執行一項計畫，有紀律地工作。
Another system is organized research and note-taking. A researcher who flips willy-nilly through research volumes, making abstract notes on odd pieces of paper and in margins, is sure to waste time later revisiting the same text. The same is true of a researcher who doesn’t review his findings systematically each day to see where they are taking him. Such reviews can organize a paper in the mind. Being systematic is a key way to pace yourself and conserve your energy.
另一種有系統的方式，則是有組織地研究與作筆記。如果只是有一搭沒一搭地翻翻研究資料，隨便拿張紙或在書頁邊緣寫幾句模糊的筆記，之後必然得浪費時間修改這些筆記。同樣地，如果研究者沒有每天系統地回顧一下當天的發現，了解研究進展，日後也得多花時間。回顧研究發現能在心中組織論文。做事有系統，才能按部就班，節省心力。
