Writing does not come naturally, even for many seasoned academics. Joli Jensen, a professor and writing center director, offers extraordinarily practical tips to develop your writing habit, bust common myths, overcome obstacles, and get the support you need to finish your projects.
This book will help you transform your research notes -- whether they are of qualitative research or from reading -- into the narrative of your paper. An essential guide, especially, for writing papers using interview/focus group notes.
This comprehensive guide takes you through each step of the dissertation journey and includes progress tracking tools, sample forms, resource lists, and other user-friendly elements.
This resource is designed for students who have recently received feedback from their advisors or writing coaches. It details practical strategies to edit your work in light of the questions they ask or the edits they suggest. Concepts discussed include academic writing conventions, ensuring your argument flows, structuring your work, and feeling comfortable taking a stand in your argument.
Germano is an editor at an academic publisher and professor of English. Use this highly-readable book to guide and inspire your editing process. The strategies described will help take your writing from good to great.