The article critiques the conventional scholarly approach, emphasizing that effective scholarship should be about exploring new ideas rather than merely adhering to a pre-defined outline. It argues that true learning occurs when researchers encounter unexpected insights that challenge their initial assumptions. This flexible approach allows for deeper understanding and richer academic discourse. The author highlights the importance of adapting frameworks based on findings rather than being confined by them, ultimately suggesting that both writing and scholarship benefit from an open-minded, explorative stance.
The problem with scholarly focus is that it leads where you intend to go... when you get there, you're likely to find that your destination isn't all that interesting.
Writing is not the process of explaining the argument that is embedded in your outline but instead the process of finding out what that argument should be.
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