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Murray, Rowena,

Writing for academic journals / Rowena Murray. - 3rd ed. - Berkshire, England : Open University Press, c2013. - xii, 239 p. ; 23 cm. - Open UP study skills. . - Open UP study skills. .

Previous edition: 2009.

Includes bibliographical referenes (pages [230]-237) and index.

Introduction : Beyond reason and vanity -- Why write for academic journals? -- Targeting a journal -- Finding time to write -- Finding a topic and developing an argument -- Outlining -- Drafting -- Revising the draft -- Dialogue and feedback -- Responding to reviewers' feedback -- After publication -- Conclusion : Beyond ritual and rivalry.

Busy academics must publish. To fulfil research output, they must write to a specific journal style and high standard while juggling other professional tasks. This book develops understanding of how writing happens, what good writing looks and feels like, what gets published and what does not and why.

ISBN: 9780335263028 (pbk.) 033526302X (pbk.)

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB369058 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Academic writing.

LC Class. No.: LB2369 / .M87 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 808.066 / MUR 2013