Full Description
Academics are not just researchers, but writers too. Using her many years of practical experience gained as a teacher and editor, Lynn Nygaard guides you through the whole process of writing and presenting your research in order to help you make your voice heard within the academic community. Grounded in real world advice rather than abstract best practice, Nygaard demonstrates a number of approaches to writing in order to help you identify those most suited to your own project.
This updated new edition includes:
Revised and expanded sections in each chapter
More focus on the social sciences
A more international focus
Updated discussions on publishing practices
Annotated biographies for each chapter
New illustrations and images
Additional practical tips and exercises
From defining your audience, to forming your argument and structuring your work, this book will enable you to communicate your research passionately and professionally.
Lynn Nygaard is Special Adviser on Project Development and Publications at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).
This updated new edition includes:
Revised and expanded sections in each chapter
More focus on the social sciences
A more international focus
Updated discussions on publishing practices
Annotated bibliographies for each chapter
New illustrations and images
Additional practical tips and exercises
From defining your audience, to forming your argument and structuring your work, this book will enable you to communicate your research passionately and professionally.
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction: Entering the conversation
Chapter 2. Getting started: Developing good writing habits
Chapter 3. The "i" in (social) science: Objectivity, transparency, and argument
Chapter 4. Who are you talking to? Defining your audience
Chapter 5. What do you want to say? Forming your core argument
Chapter 6. How are you going to say it? Developing your structure
Chapter 7. Breaking up the grey mass: Headings, figures, and tables
Chapter 8. Holding up the mirror: Giving and receiving feedback
Chapter 9. Saying it out loud: Presenting your paper
Chapter 10. Delivering the goods: Following author guidelines and submitting your manuscript
