Writing for scholars

«The world's best guide to academic craftmanship: if you're a good academic, here's how to prove it to those who need to know.» Stein Tønnesson, Director, International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO), about the first editionAcademics are not just researchers, but writers too. Using her man [...]
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«The world's best guide to academic craftmanship: if you're a good academic, here's how to prove it to those who need to know.» Stein Tønnesson, Director, International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO), about the first editionAcademics 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: - More examples from across the social sciences - A new chapter on presenting statistical data - Examples from around the world - More material on e-publishing, open access and referencing software - An annotated biography - A comprehensive glossary From defining your audience, to forming your argument and structuring your work, this book enables you to communicate your research passionately and professionally. About the first edition «Nygaard (er) tro mot egne bud: Hun skriver forbilledlig konsist og pedagogisk, unngår unødige avstikkere og bruker konkrete eksempler der det trengs ... Det vil jeg tro gjør «Writing for Scholars» til en anvendelig følgesvenn i mang en akademisk skriveprosess.» Kristin M. Haugevik, Internasjonal Politikk. «This is a book I wish I had read as a student! It is an excellent guide to effective communication of science, rich in concise and practical advice. It shows how the writing process itself can be used systematically to clarify the substance of your message, not merely to the reader but also to yourself!» Arild Underdal, Professor of International Politics and former Rector of the University of Oslo.