| Edition |
Updated edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (263 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Note |
Previous ed.: 2004. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: is the publishable dissertation an oxymoron? / Beth Luey -- You're the author now / William P. Sisler -- What is your book about? / Beth Luey -- Turning your dissertation rightside out / Scott Norton -- Bringing your own voice to the table / Scott Norton -- Time to trim : notes, bibliographies, tables, and graphs / Jenya Weinreb -- Caught in the middle : the humanities / Jennifer Crewe -- Putting passion into social science / Peter J. Dougherty and Charles T. Myers -- From particles to articles : the inside scoop on scientific publishing / Trevor Lipscombe -- Illustrated ideas : publishing in the arts / Judy Metro -- A sense of place : regional books / Ann Regan -- Making a difference : professional publishing / Johanna E. Vondeling -- Conclusion: the ticking clock / Beth Luey. |
| Summary |
The aftermath of graduate school can be particularly trying for those under pressure to publish their dissertations. Written with good cheer and jammed with information, this lively guide offers hard-to-find practical advice on successfully turning a dissertation into a book or journal articles that will appeal to publishers and readers. It will help prospective authors master writing and revision skills, better understand the publishing process, and increase their chances of getting their work into print. This edition features new tips and planning tables to facilitate project scheduling, and. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Dissertations, Academic.
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Dissertations, Academic. |
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Academic writing.
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Academic writing. |
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Scholarly publishing.
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Scholarly publishing. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Luey, Beth.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Revising your dissertation. Updated edition 9780520254015 (OCoLC)148296822 |
| ISBN |
9780520934443 electronic book |
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052093444X electronic book |
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9780520254015 |
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0520254015 |
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