21.3545, Books: General Linguistics: Lewin

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From: Janet Joyce < jjoyce at equinoxpub.com >
Subject: Writing Readable Research: Lewin
 

	
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Title: Writing Readable Research 
Subtitle: A Guide for Students of Social Science 
Series Title: Equinox Textbooks and Surveys in Linguistics  

Publication Year: 2010 
Publisher: Equinox Publishing Ltd
	   http://www.equinoxpub.com/
	
Author: Beverly Lewin

Hardback: ISBN:  9781904768555 Pages: 224 Price: U.K. £ 60 Comment: US$95
Paperback: ISBN:  9781904768562 Pages: 224 Price: U.K. £ 14.99 Comment: US$24.95


Abstract:

Like the sound of the proverbial tree falling in a forest with no human 
audience, research that is not ultimately published is 'unheard' and forever 
lost. Moreover, published research that is not reported well may not stand a 
chance in today's competitive academic world.  Those whose first language 
is not English bear a double burden in trying to make themselves heard and 
understood.

Writing Readable Research tries to help users create texts that are easy to 
read, interesting, and dynamic, yet conform to current standards of English, 
to criteria of the fields of social science, and to conventions of society in 
general. This book gives attention to all the layers of scientific writing, from 
nitty-gritty problems in grammar and punctuation to sensitive interpersonal 
issues such as criticism of other authors and advancing one's own claims. It 
can be used as part of a course or independently by students.
Since the intended users of this textbook are novice writers, whether 
graduate students or new faculty members, the practical issues are spelled 
out. On the other hand, since these writers are also sophisticated scientists, 
the book addresses their need to understand the theoretical rationale and 
historical background for some of the guidelines.  

Although Writing Readable Research concentrates on journal articles, it also 
provides valuable advice on the preparation of talks and posters for 
conferences, abstracts, and professional letters. Most of all, it is enhanced 
with a little humor, lots of authentic examples from published texts, and some 
challenging tasks for students to complete, presented in an easy-to-read 
layout. 



Linguistic Field(s): General Linguistics


Written In: English  (eng)
	
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