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Bohlau Verlag Neue Perspektiven auf Schreibberatung
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BÃhlau Verlag Wien Schreibberatung
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Grin Verlag Die publizistischen Grundsätze - Moral vs.
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Harwood-Academic Publishers Edward Bond: Letters 2
Book SynopsisFirst Published in 1996. Contemporary Theatre Studies is a book series of special interest to everyone involved in theatre. It consists of monographs on influential figures, studies of movements and ideas in theatre, as well as primary material consisting of theatre-related documents, performing editions of plays in English, and English translations of plays from various vital theatre traditions worldwide. Complementing the first volume of Edward Bond's letters, which provided a theoretical introduction to many of the social and political issues in his plays, Edward Bond Letters Volume II is organized into seven chapters which explore Bond's approach to some of the plays in performance.Trade Review". . .`acting' must be created in the space in the head - a new form of humanity for the future which confronts the audience, for the struggle in the present: that's the connection between the space of the stage and the space of the brain. The space stage is limitless because you can artistically extend it to infinity - your fingernail can be the place of armies: the head is limitless because imagination has speculation constantly encroaches on its ignorance."Table of ContentsChapter 1 The Worlds; Chapter 2 Summer; Chapter 3 Human Cannon; Chapter 4 War Plays; Chapter 5 Restoration; Chapter 6 Jackets; Chapter 7 Olly’s Prison;
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Duncker & Humblot GmbH Nachhaltigkeit in der Messewirtschaft
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BIS Publishers B.V. The Writing Notebook: Food: The Notebook for Your
Book SynopsisThe only way to write a book is to write it. For writers and explorers of all levels, The Writing Notebook is both guide and workspace. It offers writing prompts and activities, suggestions on structuring your book, and enough blank pages in which to write it. With description workouts, list-making exercises, a reading list, and ideas for cover design, you’ll never be at a loss for inspiration wherever you are. The Writing Notebook: Food will steer you through writing a book on any culinary subject, whether it’s a cookbook, a food memoir, a book about a specific ingredient, or a sumptuous novel.
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Bloomsbury Academic Talking to Writers
Book SynopsisDean Nelson is the founder and host of the annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea, which will be in its 30th year in 2025. He has interviewed many of the world's greatest writers, including Amy Tan, Alice Walker, Anne Lamott, Ray Bradbury, Anthony Doerr, Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Don Winslow, Deepak Chopra, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, N. Scott Momaday and dozens more. A nearly complete list can be seen here: https://www.uctv.tv/writers/ These are the voices that are in this book.He is also the founder and director of the journalism program at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, and a practicing journalist. He has taught writing and journalism for 40 years. He has won several national and regional awards for his journalism.His work with the Writer's Symposium by the Sea has been recognized with awards from the San Diego Writer's Festival, the San Diego Public Library, and various local civic groups.
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Bloomsbury Academic Talking to Writers
Book SynopsisDean Nelson is the founder and host of the annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea, which will be in its 30th year in 2025. He has interviewed many of the world's greatest writers, including Amy Tan, Alice Walker, Anne Lamott, Ray Bradbury, Anthony Doerr, Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Don Winslow, Deepak Chopra, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, N. Scott Momaday and dozens more. A nearly complete list can be seen here: https://www.uctv.tv/writers/ These are the voices that are in this book.He is also the founder and director of the journalism program at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, and a practicing journalist. He has taught writing and journalism for 40 years. He has won several national and regional awards for his journalism.His work with the Writer's Symposium by the Sea has been recognized with awards from the San Diego Writer's Festival, the San Diego Public Library, and various local civic groups.
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The University of Chicago Press The Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition
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The University of Chicago Press Write Your Way In
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The University of Chicago Press How to Write a BA Thesis Second Edition A
Book SynopsisIn offering helpful tips and advice on matters ranging from library research and proper citations to document version control and managing what’s on your computer screen as a deadline looms, Charles Lipson has written an invaluable comprehensive guide for students and faculty alike.
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The University of Chicago Press Students Guide to Writing College Papers Fifth
Book SynopsisFor beginning writers and researchers, this guide introduces students to the art of formulating an effective argument, conducting high-quality research with limited resources, and writing an engaging class paper.
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The University of Chicago Press Indexes
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The University of Chicago Press The Chicago Guide to Writing about Multivariate
Book SynopsisSuitable for those who needs to communicate complex research results, this title includes four new chapters that cover writing about interactions, writing about event history analysis, writing about multilevel models, and the Goldilocks principle for choosing the right size contrast for interpreting results for different variables.Trade Review"To assist readers in understanding the ideas, Jane E. Miller practices what she preaches, keeping text succinct, vocabulary accessible, and examples and analogies easy to relate to. The tome is chock full of 'Zen moments'." (Choice)"
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The University of Chicago Press Alive in the Writing Crafting Ethnography in the
Book SynopsisAnton Chekhov is revered as a boldly innovative playwright and short story writer - but he wrote more than just plays and stories. This title introduces readers to some other sides of Chekhov: his pithy, witty observations on the writing process; and, his life as a writer through accounts by his friends, family, and lovers.Trade Review"Balm for the loneliness and torment of the ethnographic writer, this manual by one of the most distinguished offers the user a personal writer's workshop, at once charming, therapeutic, and practical. The author's mother, her most astute reader, asks: 'A lot of people have no problem writing. The bigger thing I'd like to know is, do you have any thoughts on how to put all the different little bits together?' With the help of Anton Chekhov, her muse and obsession, Narayan does." (George Marcus, University of California, Irvine)"
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The University of Chicago Press Where Research Begins
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Mullaney and Rea have given us a little gem of a book, packed with smart, readable, compassionate guidance on the biggest question: how to start and what to do next. Read it, use it, read it again." -- William Germano, author of On Revision, Getting It Published, From Dissertation to Book, and (with Kit Nicholls) Syllabus "This is a book we have all needed for a long time: a practical, helpful and reassuring guide for those facing the scary task of defining a research topic. With clarity, humor, and compassion, Mullaney and Rea provide a step by step guide to figuring out what interests you, why, and how to tackle the problem you have defined. Where Research Begins will prove an invaluable addition to research-centered courses as well as a guide for individual readers seeking to define their intellectual agenda." -- Sarah Maza, Northwestern University "High-achieving students-those who undertake mentored or independent research, write undergraduate theses, apply for prestigious fellowships and awards, and complete graduate degrees-are often high achievers because they are good at following directions and pleasing others. But when does simply following the instructions result in transformative research? To be effective scholars, students need genuine curiosity and relevant research skills coupled with commitment to a problem. Compelling research becomes possible only once the problem in all its glorious complexities, implications, and associations has been identified. In this engaging workbook, Mullaney and Rea guide their readers through a sequence of reflective exercises with the goal of defining a compelling and meaningful research problem. Equally valuable to students and to those who teach, advise, and mentor them, Where Research Begins isn't a book you read and then return to the shelf. Instead, it's a workbook that requires you to reflect and to document what you discover along the way. Engage with this book, and you will learn to assess your interests critically, differentiate between topics and questions wisely, understand sources dynamically, tap into networks productively, relate to your field astutely, and-ultimately-share your understandings of the process generously. We need more books of this sort: those that pull back the curtain on the intensely cerebral and iterative practice behind all research worth pursuing." -- Steven E. Gump, Associate Director of Fellowship Advising, Princeton UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction Self-Centered Research: A Manifesto Centered Research Is the Best Research How to Use This Book Introversion, First. Extroversion, Second. TRY THIS NOW: Write Here, Right Now Part 1: Become a Self-Centered Researcher Chapter 1: Questions A Topic Is Not a Question TRY THIS NOW: Search Yourself TRY THIS NOW: Let Boredom Be Your Guide TRY THIS NOW: Go Small or Go Home SOUNDING BOARD: Start Building Your Research Network You Have Questions Chapter 2: What’s Your Problem? Don’t Jump to a Question (or You’ll Miss Your Problem) Stress-Testing Your Questions TRY THIS NOW: Run a Diagnostic Test on Your Questions TRY THIS NOW: Use Primary Sources to Educate Your Questions TRY THIS NOW: Make Your Assumptions Visible TRY THIS NOW: Identify the Problem That Connects Your Questions SOUNDING BOARD: Get Leads on Primary Sources You Have a Problem (in a Good Way) Chapter 3: Designing a Project That Works Primary Sources and How to Use Them (or, Fifty Ways to Read a Cereal Box) TRY THIS NOW: Treat Your Primary Source Like a Cereal Box TRY THIS NOW: Envision Your Primary Sources Connecting the Dots: Getting from Sources to Arguments Sources Cannot Defend Themselves TRY THIS NOW: Connect the Dots Using Your Sources (in Pencil) Taking Stock of Your Research Resources TRY THIS NOW: Decision Matrix SOUNDING BOARD: Is Your Decision Matrix Complete? Two Types of Plan B Setting Up Shop TRY THIS NOW: Get Money for Nothing (Prepare a Formal Research Proposal) SOUNDING BOARD: Share Your Proposal with a Trusted Mentor (Who Understands How Preliminary This Is) You Have the Beginnings of a Project Part 2: Get Over Yourself Chapter 4: How to Find Your Problem Collective Identify Researchers Who Share Your Problem TRY THIS NOW: Change One Variable TRY THIS NOW: Before and After TRY THIS NOW: Map Out Your Collective (Secondary Source Search) Rewriting for Your Collective TRY THIS NOW: Find and Replace All “Insider Language” SOUNDING BOARD: Does the Lay Version of My Proposal Make Sense? Welcome to Your Collective Chapter 5: How to Navigate Your Field Find the Problems within Your Field Read Your Field for Their Problems: Reimagining the “Literature Review” TRY THIS NOW: Start Your Own “What’s Your Problem?” Bookstore (aka Organize Your Field into Problem Collectives) TRY THIS NOW: Change Their Variables TRY THIS NOW: Rewrite for Your Field SOUNDING BOARD: Find a Sounding Board in Your Field Welcome to Your Field Chapter 6: How to Begin Don’t Worry. It’s All Writing. TRY THIS NOW: Create “Draft 0” See What You Mean: Writing Draft 1 TRY THIS NOW: Move from 0 to 1 Perfection Is Boring SOUNDING BOARD: Talk to Yourself Welcome to Self-Centered Research What’s Next in Your Research Journey? TRY THIS NOW: Find a New Problem and Start a New Project TRY THIS NOW: Help Someone Else Acknowledgments Further Reading Index
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The University of Chicago Press The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors
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The University of Chicago Press The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction Chicago
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A roadmap that should be on the must-read list of any professional editor who’s serious about the art of copyediting fiction.” * Louise Harnby, advanced professional member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading *"Copyeditors have long wished for a comprehensive and authoritative guide to working with fiction, and The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction fills that void admirably. Amy Schneider takes you by the hand and provides valuable guidance on approach and fiction-specific style considerations based on her vast experience. New and seasoned fiction copyeditors both will find it useful in their day-to-day work. Authors, too, can benefit from the wealth of knowledge in this book, especially the sections on characters and timelines. This book is a must-read for every copyeditor who works with fiction." * Lori Paximadis, founder of Pax Studio *“A thoroughly helpful resource that I wish had been around when I first began my editing career. Now, years later, after meeting and interacting with writers and editors of all levels, I can say with confidence that Schneider’s guidance is sorely needed for those who don't realize that the world of make-believe is just as specialized and nuanced as any other field.” * Crystal Watanabe, owner and lead editor of Pikko's House *“From the details of building a useful stylesheet to the philosophical depths of the editor's role in fiction, Schneider has transformed decades of experience into an invaluable and engaging resource that will guide wordsmiths for years to come. Veterans of the field will find much of value here, and new or aspiring copyeditors should drop everything and read this book immediately.” * Sarah Grey, development editor at O'Reilly Media *"The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction will please both fiction editors and authors who must self-edit. . . [Schneider] quickly but thoroughly covers style guides, characters, and locations. Each provides excellent advice to help authors create richer descriptions of these key story ingredients. The text is packed with good examples, as well as advice on handling issues you won’t find in other guides." * Technical Communication *"Schneider’s The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction is a detailed, confidence-boosting resource for fiction editors at all levels of experience. . . Schneider puts the spotlight on fiction editing, writing with authority and a deep understanding of a fiction editor’s specific needs, and the hands-on experience to provide useful solutions to plenty of common issues." * Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading *"A sure-footed first move into the mill of copyediting contemporary fiction. . . . Schneider’s book will likely stand as gospel for copy editors who consider fiction their bread and butter." * Publishing Research Quarterly *"Schneider’s The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction fills a need for an authoritative handbook focused on issues particular to fiction. . . An invaluable handbook for authors as well as editors." * Choice *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I: The Process of Copyediting Fiction 1: The Fiction Copyeditor’s Mindset 2: The Fiction Copyeditor’s Workflow Part II: Building Your Fiction Style Sheet 3: General Style 4: Characters 5: Places 6: Timeline Part III: Editorial Issues Specific to Fiction 7: Grammar and Usage in Fiction 8: Copyediting Dialogue 9: When Fact and Fiction Collide Conclusion Acknowledgments Appendix A: Style Sheet Templates Appendix B: File Management Appendix C: Multiple Monitors Glossary Recommended Resources Index
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The University of Chicago Press Chaos Creativity Completion
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Columbia University Press The Fine Art of Copyediting
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Columbia University Press The Columbia Guide to Social Work Writing
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis book will help all social workers - students, seasoned professionals, and educators - to improve their writing. More importantly, the authors remind us of the critical role we have in giving voice to our clients and advocating for them through the words we use. The comprehensive approach includes writing for different audiences and in the context of various fields of practice. -- Wynne Sandra Korr, Dean and Professor of School of Social Work University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Up-to-date and reflective of current trends in the field. The authors continually demonstrate their understanding about how technology has revolutionized professional writing in agency as well as academia. There is no other book that addresses in such a comprehensive manner various types of social work writing. -- Elaine Congress, Associate Dean and Professor, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service A valuable acquisition... Highly recommended. ChoiceTable of ContentsForeword. A Social Work Leader on Writing, by Linda Hoffman Preface, by Jeanette Takamura Introduction, by Warren Green and Barbara Levy Simon Part I. The Foundations of Good Writing 1. Writing in Social Work in the United States: 1880s to the Present, by Barbara Levy Simon 2. Writing Strategies for Academic Papers, by Warren Green 3. Writing for Publication in Social Work Journals, by Ronald A. Feldman 4. Inscribing Knowledge: Writing Research in Social Work, by Denise Burnette Part II. Applied Professional Writing 5. Student Writing in Field Education, by Kathryn Conroy 6. Writing For and About Clinical Practice, by Mary Sormanti 7. Getting the Policy Message Across to Diverse Audiences, by Shirley Gatenio-Gabel and Sheila B. Kamerman 8. Writing in Program and Proposal Development: The Social Work Writer as Translator, by Marion Riedel 9. Advocacy, by Vicki Lens 10. Administrative Writing, by Sue Matorin Part III. Writing in Distinct Fields of Practice 11. Writing in Family and Child Welfare, by Brenda G. McGowan and Elaine M. Walsh 12. Writing Strategies for School Social Workers, by Alida Bouris and Vincent Guilamo-Ramos 13. Writing About Contemporary Social Issues: Lessons Learned from Working with Street-Based Sex Workers, by Susan Witte 14. Writing in the Field of Aging, by Ann Burack-Weiss 15. Writing in International Work: Power, Knowledge, and Social Interventions in the Globalized World, by Fred Ssewamala and Elizabeth Sperber Notes Contributors Index
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Columbia University Press Journalistic Authority Legitimating News in the
Book SynopsisWhen we encounter a news story, why do we accept its version of events? Matt Carlson weaves together journalistsâ relationships with their audiences, sources, technologies, and critics to present a new model for understanding journalism as a relationship while advocating for practices we need in an age of fake news and shifting norms.Trade ReviewThe most comprehensive statement about journalistic authority I have ever read-bar none. Journalistic Authority fills a gaping hole in the scholarship and will be cited as an important and significant work in the field going forward. -- Sue Robinson, University of Wisconsin-Madison Matt Carlson unpacks the historical, philosophical, and embodied linkages between professionalism and authority, and, in what amounts to a major contribution, assesses the present state of journalistic authority. Among the book's many strengths is its very generous and catholic embrace of literatures from a broad swath of disciplines-sociology, political science, philosophy, history, and, of course, communication, journalism, and media studies. -- Linda Steiner, University of MarylandTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: The Many Relationships of Journalism Part I. Foundations of Journalistic Authority 1. Professionalism as Privilege and Distance: Journalistic Identity 2. Texts and Textual Authority: Forms of Journalism 3. Telling Stories About Themselves: Journalism's Narratives Part II. Journalistic Authority in Context 4. Recognizing Journalistic Authority: The Public's Opinion 5. Legitimating Knowledge Through Knowers: News Sources 6. Mediating Authority: The Technologies of Journalism 7. Challenging Journalistic Authority: The Role of Media Criticism Conclusion: The Politics of Journalistic Authority Notes Index
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Columbia University Press Better Presentations
Book SynopsisDesigned for presenters of scholarly or data-intensive content, Better Presentations details essential strategies for developing clear, sophisticated, and visually captivating presentations. With a range of clear examples for what to do (and what not to do), Jonathan Schwabish shares the best techniques to display work and win over audiences.Trade ReviewMany smart people often become selfish idiots when they give a presentation. Jon's much-needed book is a must read for just about anyone asked to share some slides. -- Seth Godin, author of Really Bad Powerpoint Do us all a favor: read this book before your next presentation. From font size to data visualization, Schwabish guides you through creating a presentation that will both hold your audience's attention and effectively deliver information. -- Susan Dynarski, University of Michigan Modern scholars spend many hours a week watching or giving presentations; every one of us should be forced to practice the wisdom of Jonathan Schwabish's wonderful short book. I thought I had mastered this craft and imposed my mastery on others, but I learned so much from Better Presentations that from now on, I'll just say "Read the book!" -- Robert E. Hall, Stanford University Your work can shape the future only when others understand you. You can show how your ideas matter if you master the fundamentals of communication, and this book shows how to do just that. -- Carmen Simon, author of Impossible to Ignore If you are a scientist or scholar who doesn't care about designing beautiful slides for your presentations, you are doing it wrong. Elegance, clarity, and good visual composition make your messages understandable. In this concise book, Jonathan Schwabish outlines simple but essential rules of design and data visualization that anybody can benefit from. Apply them, and I guarantee that you will never again see a bored face in your audience. -- Alberto Cairo, University of Miami, author of The Truthful Art: Data, Charts, and Maps for Communication Data visualization has provided a new set of powerful tools to help analysts communicate their ideas more clearly and effectively. Jon Schwabish helped to pioneer the use of these tools in the policy community, and Better Presentations is full of valuable insights that teach his approach to others. Both new and experienced analysts would benefit immensely from reading this book. -- Douglas Elmendorf, former director of the Congressional Budget OfficeTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Part I. Designing Your Presentation 1. Theory, Planning, and Design 2. Color 3. Type Part II. Building Your Presentation 4. The Text Slide 5. The Data Visualization Slide 6. The Image Slide 7. The Scaffolding Slides Part III. Giving Your Presentation 8. Presenting 9. The Technical Nitty Gritty Conclusions Further Readings References
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Columbia University Press Becoming the News
Book SynopsisBecoming the News studies how ordinary people make sense of their experience as media subjects. Ruth Palmer charts the arc of the experience of “making” the news, from the events that bring an ordinary person to journalists’ attention through their interactions with reporters and reactions to the news coverage and its aftermath.Trade ReviewBecoming the News examines the seemingly mundane experience of having been mentioned in the news-an important social phenomenon that scholars have ignored and one that changes how huge numbers of Americans think not only about the news media but about themselves. Palmer weaves a compelling tapestry of classic social theory, modern scholarship, and outstanding interviews. Built on thoughtful and sensitive research and brimming with insight, Becoming the News is a breakthrough contribution to the fields of sociology and journalism studies. -- David Pritchard, University of Wisconsin, MilwaukeeTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1. Victims of the Press? 2. What's in It for Them? Weighing the Pros and Cons of Becoming a News Subject 3. The Interview Stage Part 1: Encountering Journalists 4. The Interview Stage Part 2: From Interaction to Story 5. Truth (Perceptions) and Consequences: How News Subjects Judge Accuracy and Error 6. That's Me! ... But It's Not Me: Aesthetic, Emotional, and Existential Effects of Confronting Our News Selves 7. Celebration, Condemnation, Reputation: Audience Feedback as an Indicator of Status and Stigma 8. Making the News in a Digital World 9. Lessons for Subjects and Journalists Note on Method Notes Bibliography Index
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MO - University of Illinois Press Writing Fiction for Children STORIES ONLY YOU
Book SynopsisWhether you're nurturing your first idea for a children's book or have a published book or two under your belt, this title guides and inspires you, challenges and encourages you, and improves your chances of reaching your ultimate goal as a children's book author: your reader inside your story and your story inside your reader.Trade Review"Judy Morris's book is entertaining and intelligent, but the exercises make it extraordinary. They will help both novices and seasoned authors gain insight and move forward with their writing." -- Jane Leslie Conly, author of Crazy Lady!, a Newbery Honor Book "Lest anyone doubt that writing for children is both an art and a craft, here's strong evidence. An experienced writer and teacher of writing, Judy Morris leads would-be authors through the nuanced stages of developing plot, character, setting, structure, style, and voice. She combines practical exercises with specific examples from landmark fiction, underscoring the whole with a deep respect for children and the stories that engage them. For those aspiring to publish in the realm of children's literature, this book will prove a valuable companion." -- Betsy Hearne, author of Choosing Books for Children
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MO - University of Illinois Press Macroanalysis
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to large-scale literary computing and the revolutionary potential of macroanalysis.Trade Review"Jockers dares us to consider what the future can hold now that so much of the literary canon is accessible digitally."--Library Journal "An instructive introduction to the history of computing in the humanities and its increasingly sophisticated methodology."--Library Journal"Jockers puts data mining and word crunching to good use in analyzing textual components across large textual databases. . . . A fascinating blend of statistics and sociolinguistic analysis. Recommended."--Choice "A truly significant exploration of the intersection of literary studies and computer-assisted text analysis. Through a series of perspectives and methodologies, Macroanalysis convincingly demonstrates the power and potential of literary text analysis."--Stéfan Sinclair, coauthor of Visual Interface Design for Digital Cultural Heritage"A showcase for the range and the potential of. . . . 'big data' literary study. A new, turbocharbged sort of philology—one covering wider swaths of literature than even the most diligent and asocial researcher could ever read."--Chronicle of Higher Ed "A massively important book. . . . If you want to know what a major part of literary criticism will look like in 20 years, you need to read Macroanalysis.--Los Angeles Review of Books
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University of Texas Press Expert Legal Writing
Book SynopsisLeClercq covers everything a legal writer needs to know, from the mechanics of grammar and punctuation to the finer points of style, organization, and clarity of meaning.Table of Contents Foreword by Chief Justice Thomas R. Phillip Acknowledgments Part I. Introduction: Getting and Keeping a Competitive Edge Introduction 1. Writing like a Lawyer 2. Writing's a Touchy Subject 3. Focus on Density 4. Attorneys and Writer's Block 5. Min(d)ing the Field: Appellate Judges Speak Out Part II. Manipulating Legal Sentences: First Aid 6. The Long Sentence 7. Left-Handed Sentences 8. Marshmallow Constructions 9. Cases and Citations Within the Text 10. Coordination and Subordination: Defining Relationships 11. Examining Other Professional Prose 12. Emulating the Pro's Prose: Stylistic Consciousness 13. Deliberate Sentence Structure 14. Beware of Ambiguous Modifiers Part III. Manipulating Legal Organization: Structure Is Meaning 15. Organization and the Deductive Thrust 16. Organizational Advice for Successful Drafting 17. Quick Tricks for Organization Part IV. Manipulating Words: Bigger Isn't Better 18. Jargon: Manure, Margarine, and Moderation 19. Boilerplate: Empty Formalisms 20. Gender-Neutral Language 21. That's Not What I Meant Part V. Punctuating for Clarity: The Poetry of Punctuation 22. Allowing Commas to Create Meaning 23. Sentence Punctuation Guide 24. "Quotation Marks?" She Queried—or, The Arbitrary Rules Surrounding Quotation Marks 25. That Sophisticated Semicolon 26. Compound Adjectives and Noun Strings Part VI. Advice and References: So Go Be an Expert 27. Testing Your Basics 28. Grammar Rules Versus Suggestions 29. Advice to Partners About Advice 30. Reference Books for Legal Writers Index
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Yale University Press Science Blogging
Book SynopsisHere is the essential how-to guide for communicating scientific research and discoveries online, ideal for journalists, researchers, and public information officers looking to reach a wide lay audience. Drawing on the cumulative experience of twenty-seven of the greatest minds in scientific communication, this invaluable handbook targets the specific questions and concerns of the scientific community, offering help in a wide range of digital areas, including blogging, creating podcasts, tweeting, and more. With step-by-step guidance and one-stop expertise, this is the book every scientist, science writer, and practitioner needs to approach the Wild West of the Web with knowledge and confidence.Trade Review“[Science Blogging] offers practical advice on such matters as ‘blogging about controversial topics’ and ‘persuading the unpersuadable.’ For example: Always link to the relevant research, avoid ‘muppet flailing’ (excessive fervor, I gather) and ‘don’t let the trolls get you down.’ Words not just to blog but to live by."—James Ryerson, New York Times Book Review“This collection of essays and tips, wisdom and insight on science blogging should be considered a must-read. From its all-star editors to its remarkable contributors, Science Blogging: The Essential Guide offers a range of information suited to everyone from those curious about starting a blog to practitioners looking for ways to improve. The word ‘essential’ is often overused but in this case, it suits perfectly.”—Deborah Blum, Director of Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT and author of the Poison Pen blog for the New York Times“Want to learn how to launch a blog, nurture an audience, and—gasp—get paid for it? Read this book. Everyone, from neophyte to veteran, will learn from the Who’s Who of science blogger contributors.”—Ivan Oransky, cofounder of Retraction Watch“Once upon a time, science blogging was imagined to be a distraction from the serious business of Real Journalism™. Now it is journalism, and much more besides. This new collection offers a well written, rigorous, and timely atlas to its diverse approaches and best practices. Aspiring and veteran bloggers alike, take note: good stuff here.”—Thomas Levenson, MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing, and author of The Hunt for Vulcan“Like the medium it covers, Science Blogging is by turns pragmatic, charming, wide ranging, and sharply argued. This is the guidebook science blogging deserves, and that every science blogger needs to read.”—Thomas Hayden, coeditor of The Science Writers’ Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Pitch, Publish, and Prosper in the Digital Age
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Yale University Press How to Get Grant Money in the Humanities and
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Hilariously self-deprecating and elegantly written, this 'manual' on How to Get Grant Money in the Humanities and Social Sciences is strangely powerful. It draws on painful personal experience and the advice and expertise of nine senior scholars. Yet, it is also a cunning reflection on the virtues of self-awareness, stubbornness, and community." - Jorge Cañizares-Esguerra, author of How to Write the History of the New World"This uniquely valuable book helps make it possible for students and scholars to transform their love for their subject from something essentially inward and passive into something that puts their love into effect in the real world." - Edward Mendelson, Columbia University“With its jeweled prose, sparkling wit, concision, and panache, this is a masterpiece of practical wisdom. It stands with Georges Perec’s Life: A User’s Manual and Strunk and White’s Elements of Style among the very best works of its kind. How to Get Grant Money in the Humanities and Social Sciences renews our faith in the humanities: it is essential reading for one and all.”—Tom Conley, Harvard University
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Yale University Press Revise
Book SynopsisA helpful, engaging guide to the revision of scholarly writing by an editor and award-winning authorTrade ReviewCHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2022“Pamela Haag has been called ‘the tenure whisperer’ for good reason. Any scholar who hopes to attract a wider audience of readers will benefit from the brilliant, step-by-step guidance shared here. It’s pure gold for all aspiring nonfiction writers.”—Nancy MacLean, author of Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right’s Stealth Plan for America“Revise is an extraordinarily enlightening book about how to write clearly and powerfully, a book that will be very useful not just to scholar-writers, but to writers, period. Pamela Haag offers sharp and specific advice about how to avoid jargon, make your prose less ponderous, and improve the flow of your argument. She shows how it’s possible to write engagingly about complex and difficult subjects and to produce work that is ‘both timely in thought and timeless in expression.’”—James Surowiecki, author of The Wisdom of Crowds“Haag is a terrific writer and a smart critic aware of the demands of academic prose. Her credentials to do a book like this are impeccable.”—Rachel Toor, columnist for The Chronicle of Higher Education“Pamela Haag argues that revision is a mixture of habit and craft, with a proper measure of ambition thrown in. These are piercing truths. How I wish I'd had this book by my side when I was trying to make sense of my first manuscript—and my second.”—Jonathan Holloway, President and University Professor, Rutgers University
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WW Norton & Co Between You Me
Book SynopsisFrom a thirty-year veteran of The New Yorker comes the most irreverent and helpful book on language since Eats, Shoots & LeavesTrade Review"...delightful and thought-provoking..." -- The Bookseller"...Between You & Me, has an old New Yorker charm." -- The Times Literary Supplement"Norris is warm, knowledgable and unapologetically fussy...The pleasure of Between You & Me boils down to a willingness to spend 200 tightly edited pages in Mary Norris's good-natured, wise company." -- The Guardian"...a charming, chatty, discursive, style guide…" -- Literary Review"Mary Norris’ Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen (W. W. Norton) delighted me with its playful and thought-provoking journey through pronouns, hyphens, semicolons and much more that matters in life." -- Books 2015, Louise O. Fresco, president, Wageningen University and Research Centre, the Netherlands - Times Higher Education"Norris’ self-deprecating and hilarious confessional dives deep and comes up with a bounty of pearls..." -- Books of 2015, Catherine Clinton, Denman chair of American history, University of Texas, San Antonio, and international research professor, Queen’s University Belfast - Times Higher Education
£20.89
WW Norton & Co Edit Yourself A Manual for Everyone Who Words
Book Synopsis"A strong new entry for the reference shelf of anyone who writes to be understood—or would like to."—Pittsburgh Press
£12.63
WW Norton & Co 25 Great Sentences and How They Got That Way
Book SynopsisA guide to the artistry that lifts a sentence from good to great
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Can Do Writing
Book SynopsisA simple, ten-step system for mastering the art of effective, persuasive business or technical writing The Grahams'' system is the best way to transform data and ideas into meaningful information necessary to make profitable decisions. Their system works every time. Steven Laposa, PhD, MBA, Loveland Commercial Endowed Chair in Real Estate, Colorado State University The Grahams'' straightforward program helps my teams create clear and concise reports, letters, and other documents with minimal effort. I want this program to become the standard for my teams. Bill Walter, Senior Vice President, Government and Infrastructure Division, KBR The Can Do Writing system made my career! I used it to write a winning business plan and proposal, and now I use it every day for all communications. Can Do Writing provides valuable insights into business and management as well as writing techniques. Christian Robey, President, DC Progress You may bTable of ContentsPreface. About the Authors. Introduction Can Do Writing. Skillset: Analysis. Step 1 Analyze Purpose and Audience. 1.1 What Result Do You Want from the Document? 1.2 Who Is the Audience? 1.3 What Does the Audience Do with the Information? 1.4 What Information Does the Audience Need? 1.5 Does the Audience Know Little or Much About the Information? 1.6 Does the Audience Need Proof? 1.7 Plan How to Write to Multiple Audiences. Step 2 Write Your Document’s Five-Part Purpose Statement. 2.1 Decide the Type of Document or Oral Communication to Use. 2.2 Pick a Verb That Describes What the Document Does. 2.3 Assemble the Five Parts into a Purpose Statement. 2.4 Use the Purpose Statement to Settle Controversies. Purpose Statements Make History. Practice Steps 1 and 2 Using a Case Study. Step 3 Select Facts. 3.1 Use the Purpose Statement As You Select Facts. Step 4 Organize Your Points in a Sentence Outline. 4.1 Write Your Points Using Short Words in Short Sentences. 4.2 Evaluate Points to Eliminate Irrelevancies and Redundancies. 4.3 Order the Points. Practice Steps 1 through 4 Using a Case Study. Skillset: Composing the Draft. Step 5 Compose the Draft. 5.1 Compose the Draft Body. 5.2 Compose the Draft Conclusion. 5.3 Compose the Draft Introduction. 5.4 If Necessary, Compose the Draft Executive Summary. 5.5 If Necessary, Compose the Draft Abstract. Skillset: Editing. Step 6 Review the Draft for Organization and Logic. 6.1 Test Organization by Answering Three Questions. 6.2 Use Sentence Outlining Techniques to Improve Organization. 6.3 Test Logic by Answering Five Questions. Step 7 Edit for Coherence. 7.1 Repeat Key Words throughout Your Document. 7.2 Ensure That Each Paragraph Begins with a Point. 7.3 Use Transition Words. 7.4 Use Vertical Lists for Series of Like Items. 7.5 Ensure Your Graphics Make a Point. 7.6 Apply Visual Devices. Step 8 Edit for Clarity. 8.1 Use Concrete and Specifi c Words. 8.2 Use Active Voice. 8.3 Simplify Tense: Stay in Present Tense When Possible. 8.4 Avoid the Helping Verbs Would, Should, and Could. 8.5 Identify and Replace Ambiguous Pronouns. 8.6 Use Standard English Words. 8.7 Check Sentences for Misplaced or Dangling Modifi ers. Step 9 Edit for Economy. 9.1 Cut Useless Verbs. 9.2 Cut Useless Prepositions. 9.3 Cut Who, Which, and That. 9.4 Cut Useless Repetition. 9.5 Cut Redundancy. 9.6 Cut Useless Comments. 9.7 Cut Useless Modifi ers. Step 10 Edit for Readability. 10.1 Measure Readability Using the Gunning Fog Index. 10.2 Replace Long Words with Short Words. 10.3 Break Long Sentences. Conclusion Congratulations! Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd APA Style Simplified
Book SynopsisThis is a compact but comprehensive guide to writing clearly and effectively in APA style. Demonstrates how to write objective scientific research papers using interesting prose Incorporates guidelines from the 6th edition of the APA publication manual Explores how to develop ideas, connect them to what others have written, and express them clearly Discusses the differences between written, oral, and poster presentations and offers instructions for applying APA style to each Trade Review''As with previous editions Browne et al have provided a comprehensive, contemporary and focussed A2 textbook which directly applies to the AQA specification. Via attention to the demands of the specification and reference to exam style questions the book is thoroughly usable and gives the reader clarity of purpose concerning the material. A balance is achieved between classic Sociology and up to date material, giving students the opportunity to recognise the relevance and importance of sociological investigations in today's society.'' David Morton, King Edward VI College, Stourbridge and examiner for AQA ''This is an magnificent text. It won’t just be another text on A2 Sociology for students but will serve as the leader in the area. It has key concepts but with inspirational examples. It’s the best textbook I have ever read for AQA A2 for Sociology.'' Jason L. Powell, Coventry University ''This is an outstanding addition to the range of resources now available to sociology students. Ken Brown and his colleagues represent the very best in sociology teaching and this text, now in its long-awaited second edition, should be on the shelves of all aspiring sociology students and their teachers.'' Dr Gerry Czerniawski, University of East London, A-level examiner and National Teaching FellowTable of ContentsPreface viii Acknowledgments xi 1 Writing Professionally 1 How Does Professional Writing Differ From Other Kinds of Writing? 2 Using APA Style 3 Making a Credible Argument 5 Different Types of Communication 6 Effective Communication 8 Establishing Good Writing Habits 9 Ethical Writing 10 2 Elements of Style 15 Recognizing the Importance of Good Grammar and Style 16 Choosing Effective Wording 17 Using Inclusive and Appropriate Language 19 Deciding on the Use of Technical Language 20 Avoiding Common Problems 21 Verb Forms 24 Spelling 25 Specific Word Use 25 3 The Introduction Section 32 Introducing the Topic 33 Different Approaches to Starting the Introduction 34 How to Begin 38 Reviewing the Literature 38 Introducing Your Research: Generating a Hypothesis 40 4 The Method Section 43 Participants and Subjects 44 Materials and Apparatus 52 Procedure 56 Design 58 5 Communicating Statistics 59 Why Do We Use Statistics? 60 What Point Are You Trying to Make? 61 Understanding Your Numbers 63 Helping Readers Understand Your Statistics 65 Differentiating Results and Interpretations 68 6 The Results Section 69 Your Hypothesis 70 Deciding What to Present 71 APA Style and Presentation of Your Results 74 Creating Tables 77 Creating Figures 82 The Connection Between the Text and the Tables and Figures 87 The Difference Between Results and Discussion Sections 87 Some Final Points About Presenting Results 88 7 The Discussion Section 91 Summarizing Your Results 92 Connecting Different Aspects of Your Results 94 Dealing With Nonsignificant Results 95 Comparing Your Results With Those of Others 96 Stating the Importance and Implications of Your Results 97 Acknowledging the Limitations of Your Study 98 8 References: Citations in the Text and the Reference List 100 Citing References in the Text 101 Order of Citations in the Reference List 105 Using Your Word-Processing Program to Create the Citation 105 Examples of How Different Types of References Should Be Laid Out 106 9 Final Touches: The Abstract and Formatting Details 114 The Abstract 115 Formatting Your Manuscript 116 10 Creating Poster Presentations 135 Differentiating Visual and Written Communication 135 Reducing the Amount of Information 136 Visual Style 137 Your Behavior: The Ethic of a Poster Session 142 Creating Your Poster Using PowerPoint® 144 11 Giving Oral Presentations 152 The Difference Between Oral and Written English 152 Adapting APA Style to Oral Presentations 156 Preparing for Your Talk 157 Creating Graphics for Your Presentation 159 Giving the Presentation 160 12 Sharing Your Work Electronically 163 New Capabilities in Electronic Sharing 164 Using a Word Processor to Create Manuscripts for the Internet 165 Advantages of Internet Publishing Software 167 Publishing Your Poster on the Web 169 Uploading Your Manuscript to the Internet 169 Revisiting the Concept of Plagiarism 170 Appendix A: Example of APA-Style Manuscript with Common Errors 171 Appendix B: Corrected APA-Style Manuscript 179 References 188 Name Index 195 Subject Index 198
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Complete Guide to Writing Producing
Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide through the entire process of preparing andpublishing high-quality technical manuals The Complete Guide to Writing and Producing Technical Manuals showsthe reader how to create clear, well-organized technical manualsfor any equipment, simple or complex. Requiring no specializedbackground knowledge, this unique guide lays out all the aspects ofthe job--from initial concept to final publication. The authordraws on more than twenty-five years'' experience as a technicianand technical writer to provide authoritative, easy-to-followinstructions on how to organize detailed technical information intoa finished, high-quality technical manual. Major topics include: * Planning procedures for technical manuals * Manual types and arrangements, including operation manuals,maintenance and repair instructions, illustrated parts lists, andmore * Layout and format, including sample page layouts * Writing style and technical editing techniques *Table of ContentsTechnical Writing as a Career. Technical Manuals and Handbooks. Planning a Technical Manual. Publishing Systems. Layout and Format. Manual Writing Style. Preparing a Manual Specification. Front Matter and Introductory Material. Illustrations. Table Preparation. Operation. Maintenance and Repair Instructions. Illustrated Parts Breakdown. Appendixes and Addenda. Amending Manuals. Preparing Camera-Ready Copy. Printing and Binding. The Technical Editor. A Technical Handbook Department--From Concept to Operation. Appendices. Glossary of Technical Terms. Bibliography. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Writing in Psychology
Book SynopsisThis book assists in the process of writing formal and/or technical papers. It is consistent with the guidelines outlined in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association Fourth Edition. It has an accessible three-part construction: writing and the preparation of research papers, preparation of research reports and the fundamental aspects of writing and presentation. In addition, it has complete coverage of the use, preparation and presentation of figures and tables and contains advice on grammar, punctuation and spelling. Contains sample papers so readers can see accurate as well as inaccurate examples.Table of ContentsFormal and Technical Writing. Writing a Paper. References and Quotations. Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty. Writing a Research Report. Figures and Tables. Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling. Abbreviations and Numbers. Typing and Presentation. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Litigation Support Report Writing
Book SynopsisA comprehensive collection of effective litigation reports on a variety of subjects Accounting, financial, appraisal, and economic experts called upon to provide expert testimony in legal proceedings need reliable models for the critical documents they will submit to the court. Litigation Support Report Writing collects eighteen exemplary reports from a variety of financial topics, providing professionals a comprehensive resource on this vital function. Order your copy today.Table of ContentsPreface. About the Editors. About the Contributors. Part I. Business Appraisal. 1. Valuation of a Manufacturing Facility (Mike Hill and Gerald A. Keller). 2. Valuation of Stock in a Corporation (David N. Fuller). Part II. Employment Litigation. 3. Employment Discrimination (Ali Saad). 4. Wrongful Discharge (Roman L.Weil). Part III. Family Law. 5. Child and Spousal Support (John D. Zante). 6. Valuation and Apportionment of Community and Separate Business Interests (Donald Gursey and Tracy Farryl Katz). 7. Apportionment of Community and Separate Business Interests (Donald Gursey and Tracy Farryl Katz). Part IV. Intellectual Property. 8. Intellectual Property/Equipment (Bruce McFarlane and Lilian Quah). 9. Intellectual Property/Software (Robert L. Vigil). 10. Trademark Misuse/Rebuttal (Jeffrey H. Kinrich). Part V. Personal Injury. 11. Personal Injury (Holly Sharp). 12. Personal Injury/Rebuttal (Jack P. Friedman). Part VI. Real Estate. 13. Real Estate Condemnation (Barry A. Diskin and Liz W. Citron). 14. Land Use/Zoning (Neil G. Carn). 15. Construction Claims (D. Paul Regan and Colin A. Johns). 16. Environmental Damages (Rudy R. Robinson, III). Part VII. Securities Litigation. 17. Shareholders’ Suit against Corporation (David Tabak). 18. Shareholders’ Suit against Corporation/Rebuttal (K. Ramesh, Susan Hoag, Gaurav Jetley). Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Winning Cover Letters
Book Synopsis"Robin Ryan is the hottest career expert in America today. " --Susan Cowden, TV anchor, NW Cable News LAND YOUR DREAM JOB WITH THE PERFECT COVER LETTER With the expert advice of Robin Ryan, one of America's top career coaches, thousands of job hunters have beaten the competition and landed their ideal jobs.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 11 Chapter 1 A GREAT COVER LETTER IS A KEY ELEMENT IN LANDING THE PERFECT JOB 15 The Importance of Cover Letters 16 Our Hiring Managers’ Survey Results 17 Why Use The Power Impact Technique™? 18 Acknowledged Difficulties in Getting Employers’ Attention 19 A Guarantee 20 What’s Ahead 20 Chapter 2 COVER LETTER MISTAKES HIRING MANAGERS SAY TO AVOID 23 Mistakes You Should Not Make 25 1. Don’t Start Your Letter with: “I’m Applying for the Job I Saw in Sunday’s Newspaper” 25 2. General Letters Are Worthless 26 3. Do Not Ignore the Stated Criteria 27 4. Don’t Let Careless Errors Torpedo You 28 5. Clueless About My Company 29 6. Paying Little Attention to Format or Style 30 7. Sloppiness 31 8. Poor Salutations Start You Off on the Wrong Foot 32 9. Negatives Are a Major Turnoff 33 10. Just Wanting It Is Not Enough 34 11. Don’t Specify the Salary or Benefits Desired 35 12. Phone Etiquette Doesn’t Exist 36 13. The Meat’s In the Resumé 3714. They Could Do My Job 37 15. Can’t Do the Job 38 16. Can’t Work the Hours Requested 39 17. Long Letters Are Losers 41 18. Unsubstantiated Bragging Backfires 41 19. Not Showing a True Interest 42 20. Don’t Expect the Employer to Find a Need for You to Fill 42 21. Using Buzz Words Can Backfire 43 22. Don’t Include the Employer’s Want Ad 43 23. Gimmicks Rarely Work 44 Bad Cover Letter Example 44 Summary 48 Chapter 3 THE POWER IMPACT TECHNIQUE™ 49 Success Stories 52 Summary 80 Chapter 4 MORE SUCCESSFUL COVER LETTERS 81 Proven Cover Letter Examples 82 High-Level Executive Cover Letters 95 Terrific Job Search Resources and Advice 106 Internal Promotions 107 Targeting Your Skills to Different Types of Organizations 109 Referral 113 Insider Information 117 Volunteer Experience/Reentry 119 New Graduates 122 Bachelor’s Degree 122 The MBA Challenge 124 Career Changing 129 Special Notice for Those in the Creative Arts 133 More Examples of The Power Impact Technique at Work 135 Salary History Requests 142 Summary 144 Chapter 5 WRITING YOUR COVER LETTERS 145 The Writing Technique 146 Paper, Printing, and Envelope Recommendations 155 Creating Your Marketing Package 156 Chapter 6 SPECIAL LETTERS THAT CRACK THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET 159 Prospect Letters 160 Highly Competitive Fields 166 Informational Interview Request 173 Chapter 7 WRITING SELF-MARKETING LETTERS 179 Prospect Letters 179 When You Have a Referral 183 Informational Interview Letters 186 Chapter 8 INTERNET, FAXING, SCANNING, AND E-MAILING 189 Faxing 196 Netiquette 199 Chapter 9 THANK-YOU LETTERS THAT CAN LAND YOU THE JOB 203 The Strategic Note 205 The In-Depth Letter 207 Chapter 10 THE ACCEPTANCE/EMPLOYMENT LETTER 215 Chapter 11 THE EASY TRACKING SYSTEM 219 Hot Leads 222 High-Impact Words and Phrases 222 Notable Abilities 224 Guidelines to Follow When You Have a Full-Time Job 225 Guidelines to Follow When You’re Not Working 226 Chapter 12 BE A SUCCESS STORY 227 MORE CAREER HELP AVAILABLE 231 Index 233 About Robin Ryan, Author, National Speaker, and Career Coach 239
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LUP - University of Michigan Press Connecting Reading Writing in Second Language
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LUP - University of Michigan Press Teaching Effective Source Use
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The University of Michigan Press Empowering the Community College FirstYear
Book SynopsisProvides an inquiry into community college first-year pedagogy and policy at a time when change has not only been called for but also mandated by state lawmakers. The book also acknowledges new policies that are eliminating developmental and remedial writing courses.
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The University of Michigan Press Argumentative Writing in a Second Language
Book SynopsisA collection on teaching argumentative writing, offering multiple vantage points drawn from the contributors’ own experiences. The volume distinguishes between ‘learning to argue’ and ‘arguing to learn’ theories and practices.
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The University of Michigan Press Thriving as a Graduate Writer Principles
Book SynopsisOffers a comprehensive guide to the multifaceted challenges of writing in graduate school. The book shows readers how to think about academic writing, how to manage an academic text, and how to establish an effective writing practice.Trade Review“Rachael Cayley has distilled her expertise as an editor, professor, and blogger to share much needed insights about the realities and pleasures of writing in academe. With respect, compassion, and charm, she re-centers graduate student writing to be at the heart of the academic research enterprise. Despairing graduate writers will benefit from Cayley’s shrewd academic writing advice—not too much, not too little, but just right.”—Kristina Quynn, Founding Director CSU Writes, Assistant Dean Graduate School, Colorado State University-Fort Collins“Thriving as a Graduate Writer offers the exact advice I often share with graduate students in writing centre appointments. Reading it is as close to the experience of working with a writing coach one to one as a book can get. It is essential reading for graduate students, early career researchers and advisors.”—Nadine Fladd, University of Waterloo“Cayley draws from her years of experience and her insights permeate every page, from the accessible tone to the guidance that avoids prescriptive rules in favor of developing rhetorical understanding. This is the book I have been waiting to recommend to graduate students.”—Linda C. Macri, University of Maryland"[U]nreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, college, and university library collections and supplemental Writer's Workshop curriculum studies lists. . ."—Midwest Book Review
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The University of Michigan Press Writing Recommendation Letters
Book SynopsisDraws linguistic and rhetorical principles from close to a thousand real-world examples of academic letters of recommendation. As a result, the research that informs the pedagogy is extensive, current, and highly relevant to the discourse of evaluation in academic settings.Table of Contents List of Figures & Tables Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Occluded (Support) Genres Chapter 2: The Importance and Varied Purposes of LOR’s Chapter 3: Meeting the People Behind the LOR Chapter 4: Credentials of the LOR’s Subject Chapter 5: The Applicant’s Character Chapter 6: Softening and Strengthening Modifiers Chapter 7: Phrase Frames and Customary Closings Glossary References
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University of California Press Ella Bakers Catalytic Leadership A Primer on
Book SynopsisElla Baker (19031986) was an influential African American civil rights and human rights activist. For five decades, she worked behind the scenes with people in vulnerable communities to catalyze social justice leadership. Her steadfast belief in the power of ordinary people to create change continues to inspire social justice activists around the world.This book describes a case study that translates Ella Baker's community engagement philosophy into a catalytic leadership praxis, which others can adapt for their work. Catalytic leadership is a concrete set of communication practices for social justice leadership produced in equitable partnership with, instead of on, communities. The case centers the voices of African American teenage girls who were living in a segregated neighborhood of an affluent college town and became part of a small collective of college students, parents, university faculty, and community activists learning leadership in the spirit of Ella Baker.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Translating Ella Baker's Legacy of Social Justice Leadership into Everyday Praxis 2. "People Under the Heels of Oppression Should Be the Ones Leading": Entering into Community Partnerships 3. "Think in Radical Terms": Creating Participative Spaces for Social Justice Organizing 4. "Strong People Don't Need Strong Leaders": Engaging Social Justice Storytelling for Catalytic Leadership 5. Rewriting Ella Baker's Daybook: Integrating Self-Care and Activist Work Conclusion Appendix 1: Case Study Timeline Appendix 2: Curriculum Overview Notes References Index
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University of California Press Ella Bakers Catalytic Leadership A Primer on
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Translating Ella Baker's Legacy of Social Justice Leadership into Everyday Praxis 2. "People Under the Heels of Oppression Should Be the Ones Leading": Entering into Community Partnerships 3. "Think in Radical Terms": Creating Participative Spaces for Social Justice Organizing 4. "Strong People Don't Need Strong Leaders": Engaging Social Justice Storytelling for Catalytic Leadership 5. Rewriting Ella Baker's Daybook: Integrating Self-Care and Activist Work Conclusion Appendix 1: Case Study Timeline Appendix 2: Curriculum Overview Notes References Index
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