Getting published : academic publishing success / Gina Wisker.
Material type: TextSeries: Palgrave research skillsPublisher: New York : Palgrave Macmillan Education 2015Description: viii, 352 pages ; 22 cmISBN:- 9780230392106:
- 9780230392106
- 0230392105
- 808.066378 23
- W57 2015
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-347) and index.
[Part 1: Why write? Forms of academic writing and how to go about writing them] Introduction -- Why are we writing? Setting up effective writing practices, managing time, space and writing energy -- Writing for and publishing in academic journals -- Writing for and publishing in books -- Writing for academic publication when English is not your first language.
[Part 2: A closer look at the process] Writing from research and practice -- planning and writing different parts of the thesis or article -- Writing literature reviews and thinking about methodology and methods -- Writing abstracts and conclusions -- emphasising meaning and worth -- Developing good writing according to structure -- Publishing from your PhD.
[Part 3: The writing process and you] Finding and developing your voice(s) in the disciplines -- Managing time, overcoming blocks and getting the writing done -- Writing creatively and reflectively to support your academic writing for publication.
[Part 4: Learning from feedback, and playing a full part in the world of writing] Responding to feedback -- Turning your conference presentation or paper into a publication -- Writing for online outlets and publications -- Edited books and new editions -- You are not alone -- developing and working with writing groups, communities and critical friends -- Conclusion -- the politics and impact of writing for academic publication.