Cet ouvrage présente des principes de rédaction pour mieux écrire, développer ses habiletés argumentatives, acquérir de bonnes techniques, et travailler avec plaisir et efficacité. Sylvie Jutras expose le principe de penser comme le lecteur à travers toutes les étapes de rédaction. Elle l'applique en traitant la pensée critique, l'art de l'argumentation, la structuration d'un texte scientifique, la lisibilité, la probité intellectuelle...

When a dissertation crosses my desk, I usually want to grab it by its metaphorical lapels and give it a good shake. "You know something!" I would say if it could hear me. "Now tell it to us in language we can understand!" Since its publication in 2005, “From Dissertation to Book” has helped thousands of young academic authors get their books beyond the thesis committee and into the hands of interested publishers and general readers. Now revised...

La escritura de una reseña es un acto cognitivo complejo, y no se posee un saber innato sobre en qué consiste este género textual, para qué sirve, a quién se dirige, cómo es su estructura, cómo se redacta; a menudo tampoco se reconocen las dificultades y exigencias que demanda su producción. Ello implica que estudiantes y docentes, al igual que todo aquel interesado en actuar como reseñador, deben adquirir conocimientos y desarrollar habilidades...

The classic guide to avoiding pitfalls and achieving success in academic writing-in a fully updated edition with a new preface by the author. For decades, “Writing for Social Scientists” has been a lifeboat for academic writers of all fields, from beginning students to seasoned professionals. With reassuring candor, author and sociologist Howard S. Becker identifies some of the common problems all academic writers face, including from procrastination...

El escritor profesional se muestra en redes, opina sobre los temas de su tiempo, declara en contra de las injusticias pero nunca pone en jaque la raíz del problema, la crítica es vacía y calculada. Lo suficiente para evitar que lo acusen de superficial cuando postea su selfie. Es joven, bueno no tanto, lo justo para mostrar que rompe con la tradición. No lee, no tiene tiempo para esas cosas, no recomienda a sus contemporáneos. Seamos positivos,...

"Unleash the Power of OpenAI in Writing" is a must-read for any writer looking to take their craft to the next level. This book provides a guide to using the cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology of OpenAI's GPT-3 to assist in the writing process. From generating new and unique book ideas, to developing plots and characters, to creating vivid and immersive worlds, OpenAI offers a wealth of opportunities for writers to become more productive,...

With growing academic responsibilities, family commitments, and inboxes, scholars are struggling to fulfill their writing goals. A finished book-or even steady journal articles-may seem like an impossible dream. But, as Joli Jensen proves, it really is possible to write happily and productively in academe. Jensen begins by busting the myth that universities are supportive writing environments.  She points out that academia, an arena dedicated to...

Volumes in Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing offer multiple perspectives on a wide range of topics about writing. In each chapter, authors present their unique views, insights, and strategies for writing by addressing the undergraduate reader directly. Drawing on their own experiences, these teachers-as-writers invite students to join in the larger conversation about the craft of writing. Consequently, each essay functions as a standalone text that...

Writing well is an outgrowth of thinking well. Do you dread writing assignments? Do research papers make you want to scream? Does learning high school essay-writing feel like a chore? Welcome to the Put Some Pants on That Kid writing curriculum! Put Some Pants on That Kid takes a big-picture, practical approach to writing, addressing the why behind the typical expectations for essays and research papers, and providing students the tools they need...

For more than a decade, “The Chicago Guide to Communicating Science” has been the go-to reference for anyone who needs to write or speak about their research. Whether a student writing a thesis, a faculty member composing a grant proposal, or a public information officer crafting a press release, Scott Montgomery's advice is perfectly adaptable to any scientific writer's needs. This new edition has been thoroughly revised to address crucial issues...