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Avoiding the jargon often associated with academic writing, this accessible guide by Douglas Flemons demystifies the creative and scholarly demands of social-scientific writing for writers in the social sciences. Flemons walks readers through the process of researching, organizing, creating, and editing papers, theses, and dissertations, with a friendly and irreverent tone.
The guiding premise of this book is that by keeping track of the relationships between words, sentences, and paragraphs, writers will be able to compose clear, thoughtful, and aesthetic prose. Flemons shows how sentences tell stories and how punctuation marks and certain words provide readers with necessary directional cues.
Readers will learn how to structure their writing effectively, from the overall organization of a paper to the construction of individual sentences. Flemons emphasizes the importance of understanding the flow of ideas and the logical connections between different parts of a text. He offers practical strategies for crafting compelling introductions, developing coherent arguments, and drawing insightful conclusions.
Furthermore, the book delves into the art of editing, equipping writers with techniques to refine their work and enhance its clarity and impact. Flemons encourages writers to approach the editing process with a critical eye, focusing on both the macro-level structure and the micro-level details of their writing.
Throughout the guide, Flemons maintains a conversational and approachable tone, making the content accessible and engaging for readers. He acknowledges the challenges inherent in academic writing and provides encouragement and practical advice to help writers navigate the process with confidence.
Whether you are a student tackling a research paper or a seasoned scholar working on a dissertation, this book offers invaluable guidance to improve your social-scientific writing. By demystifying the creative and scholarly demands of the craft, Flemons empowers writers to find their unique voice and produce clear, thoughtful, and aesthetically pleasing prose.
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| Attribute | Value | ||||
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| publisher | W W Norton & Co Inc; First Edition (January 1, 1998) | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| hardcover | 266 pages | ||||
| isbn_10 | 0393702634 | ||||
| isbn_13 | 978-0393702637 | ||||
| item_weight | 1.02 pounds | ||||
| dimensions | 5.75 x 1 x 8.5 inches | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #3,288,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,284 in Medical Research (Books) #2,294 in Research Reference Books #43,254 in Sociology (Books) | ||||
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