because i've got so many assignments to hand in and i haven't yet started on them, i found this page which i thought was hilarious [and unfortunately quite true] about the lovely high flown language we all use when we're writing our essays, and what they actually mean. :)

1)"It has long been known" ... I didn't look up the original reference.
2) "A definite trend is evident" ... These data are practically meaningless.
3) "While it has not been possible to provide definite answers to the questions" ... An unsuccessful experiment, but I still hope to get it published.
4) "Three of the samples were chosen for detailed study" ... The other results didn't make any sense.
5) "Typical results are shown" ... This is the prettiest graph.
6) "These results will be in a subsequent report" ... I might get around to this sometime.
7) "In my experience" ... once
8) "In case after case" ... twice
9) "In a series of cases" ... thrice
10) "It is believed that" ... I think.
11) "It is generally believed that" ... A couple of others think so, too.
12) "Correct within an order of magnitude" ... Wrong.
13) "According to statistical analysis" ... Rumor has it.
14) "A statistically oriented projection of the significance of these findings" ... A wild guess.
15) "A careful analysis of obtainable data" ... Three pages of notes were obliterated when I knocked over a can of pop.
16) "It is clear that much additional work will be required before a complete understanding of this phenomenon occurs" ... I don't understand it.
17) "After additional study by my colleagues" ... They don't understand it either.
18) "Thanks are due to Joe Blotz for assistance with the experiment and to Cindy Adams for valuable discussions" ... Mr. Blotz did the work and Ms. Adams explained to me what it meant.
19) "It is hoped that this study will stimulate further investigation in this field" ... I quit.

in other news, mummy is still in the hospital but she's recovering [and i'm trying not to use this as an excuse in my not-doing-work-ness, but i'm there oh... everyday.] and she's just begun learning to walk again, so its all good. :) thank you all for your prayers and such sweet concern. :) its all good.