Story, not study : 30 brief lessons to inspire health researchers as writers / Lorelei Lingard, Christopher Watling.
Lingard, Lorelei, author; Watling, Christopher, author
2021
R119
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Title Story, not study : 30 brief lessons to inspire health researchers as writers / Lorelei Lingard, Christopher Watling.
Author Lingard, Lorelei, author
ISBN 9783030713638 (electronic bk.)
3030713636 (electronic bk.)
3030713628
9783030713621
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71363-8
Published Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2021]
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xix, 224 pages) : illustrations
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-030-71363-8 doi
Call Number R119
Dewey Decimal Classification 808.06/661
Summary Many researchers dread writing. They find it laborious - even painful - to put their scholarly work into words. They get bogged down in the study, and lose track of the story. And they produce uninspiring papers that fail to resonate with readers or reviewers. This book offers an antidote to this problem: brief, accessible lessons that guide researchers to write clear and compelling scientific manuscripts. The book is divided into three sections: Story, Craft, and Community. The Story section offers advice on getting the balance of study and story just right, introducing strategies for tackling each section of a scientific manuscript. The Craft section considers the grammatical and rhetorical tools of the trade, showing how they can be wielded for maximum impact. And the Community section offers suggestions for writing collaboratively, supporting other writers, and navigating peer review. Each section features multiple short and pragmatic lessons, peppered with illustrative examples. Readers can use the chapters collectively to build holistic writing skills, or dip in and out to refine specific elements of the craft. Rooted in a coaching philosophy, we aim to unlock our readers' potential as writers through instruction, reflection, and example. And we hope to inspire researchers to face writing with joy. This work is clearly written and easily understandable. Its many practical examples, tools, and exercises make an effective toolbox of support for scholarly writers. This will be invaluable to new scholars and help established scholars as well. The inclusion of examples specific to the health arena and the clear, elegantly simple explanations add strength and relevance to this work. Toni Ungaretti, Johns Hopkins School of Education, Baltimore, MD, USA This book is the most original perspective I have ever read about the craft of writing. As its title suggests, it is inspiring. Brownie Anderson, NBME, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed May 7, 2021).
Added Author Watling, Christopher, author
Series Innovation and change in professional education ; v. 19. 1572-1957
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1. Introduction
SECTION I: THE STORY
3. Mapping the Gap- 4. Citation Technique
5. Methods: Where Story Meets Study
6. Effective Use of Quotes in Qualitative Research
7. Writing a Discussion that Realizes its Potential
8. The Art of Limitations
9. Bonfire Red Titles
10. Making Every Word Count: Keys to a Strong Research Abstract
SECTION II: THE CRAFT
11. Mastering the Sentence
12. Enlisting the Power of the Verb
13. The Power of Parallel Structure
14. Get Control of Your Commas
15. Avoiding Prepositional Pile-Up
16. Avoiding Clutter: Using Adjectives and Adverbs Wisely
17. From Semi-Conscious to Strategic Paragraphing
18. Coherence: Keeping the Reader on Track
19. The Three 'S's of Editing: Story, Structure, and Style
20. Pace, Pause & Silence: Creating Emphasis & Suspense in Your Writing
21. The Academic Hedge, Part I: Modal Tuning in Your Research Writing
22. The Academic Hedge II: Getting Politeness Right in Your Research Writing
23. From Silent to Audible Voice: Adjusting Register, Stance & Engagement in Your Writing
SECTION III: THE COMMUNITY
24. Collaborative Writing: Strategies and Activities
25. Collaborative Writing: Roles, Authorship & Ethics
26. Giving Feedback on Others' Writing
27. Coaching Writing I: Being Thoughtful About the Process
28. Coaching Writing II: Relationship and Identity
29. Cultivating a Writing Community
30. Navigating the Peer Review Process Successfully
Epilogue.

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