The Handbook of Scholarly Writing and Publishing.
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| Author / Creator: | Rocco, Tonette S. |
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| Imprint: | Hoboken : Wiley, 2011. |
| Description: | 1 online resource (371 pages) |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10013419 |
Table of Contents:
- The Handbook of Scholarly Writing and Publishing; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Content Overview; Audience; Acknowledgments; About the Editors; About the Authors; Part One: Becoming a Published Scholar; Chapter 1: Reasons to Write, Writing Opportunities, and Other Considerations; Reasons to Write; Creating Writing Opportunities; Learning to Write; Writing Tips; Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 2: Publishing in Peer-Reviewed and Nonrefereed Journals: Processes, Strategies, and Tips; Searching for and Selecting Topics; Sources of Ideas; Scholarly Literature
- Nonscholarly LiteratureScreening Article Ideas; Writing and Revising the Manuscript; Mechanics of Manuscript Preparation; Deciding Where to Submit the Manuscript; Working with Editors; Seeking Feedback: Pro and Con; Building Momentum: Multiple Publications from a Single Idea; Summary and Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Learning to Write: Wisdom from Emerging Scholars; Our Scholarly Writing Experiences; Appreciating the Importance of Scholarly Writing; Getting Started; Develop a Research Agenda; Organize the Literature; Take Critically Reflective Notes; Freewrite
- Use an Interviewing ApproachDevelop Research and Writing Strategies; Building Relationships; Establish Mentoring Relationships; Build a Scholarly Network; Collaborate; Building Writing Skills; Give and Receive Constructive Criticism; Find Time to Write; Manage Writer's Block; Express Your Scholarly Voice; Taking the Plunge; References; Chapter 4: Scholarly Reading as a Model for Scholarly Writing; Integrating Reading and Writing; Being Constructively Critical as a Reader and Self-Critical as a Writer; Getting into an Argument; When Is an Argument Not Really an Argument?
- What Counts as Convincing Evidence?Common Flaws in Arguments; Warranting the Degree of Certainty and Generalization of Claims; Writing for Critical Readers; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Working With Tensions: Writing for Publication During Your Doctorate; The Changing Doctorate; Stories of Tensions for Doctoral Students; A Story of Becoming: Who Am I Now? Who Do I Want to Become?; A Story of a Ph .D . by Publication: Can Publishing Be the Main Game?; A Story of Unsupported Publication: What Kind of Problems Can I Avoid?; Conclusion: Working with the Tensions; References
- Chapter 6: The Process of Transforming the Dissertation or Thesis into PublicationRationale for Publishing the Dissertation; Building the Knowledge Base; Scholarship of Research and Teaching: Making Connections; Fostering Critical Thinking Skills; Shortcuts to the Publishing World; The Publishing Process; Identifying an Appropriate Outlet: Knowing Your Audience; Understanding the Editorial Process: Developing Good Relationships with Editors; The Writing Process: Paring Down the Dissertation; The Conundrum of Authorship and Coauthorship; Making Writing a Regular Work Habit
- Pruning, Paring Down, and Prioritizing the Dissertation Content