The handbook of scholarly writing and publishing / by Tonette S. Rocco, Tim Hatcher ; foreword by John W. Creswell.

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Focusing on writing for publication, The Handbook of Scholarly Writing and Publishing discusses the components of a manuscript, types of manuscripts, and the submission process. It shows how to craft scholarly papers and other writing suitable for submission to academic journals. The handbook covers how to develop writing skills by offering guidance on becoming an excellent manuscript reviewer and outlining what makes a good review, and includes advice on follow-through with editors, rejection, and rewrites and re-submittals.

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• Foreword (p. xi)
• Preface (p. xiii)
• About the Editors (p. xvii)
• About the Authors (p. xix)
• Part 1 Becoming A Published Scholar (p. 1)
• 1 Reasons to Write, Writing Opportunities, and Other Considerations (p. 3)
• 2 Publishing in Peer-Reviewed and Nonrefereed Journals: Processes, Strategies, and Tips (p. 13)
• 3 Learning to Write: Wisdom from Emerging Scholars (p. 26)
• 4 Scholarly Reading as a Model for Scholarly Writing (p. 44)
• 5 Working with Tensions: Writing for Publication During Your Doctorate (p. 62)
• 6 The Process of Transforming the Dissertation or Thesis into Publication (p. 75)
• Part 2 Improving Writing Techniques (p. 89)
• 7 Writing with Authority: Pitfalls and Pit Stops (p. 91)
• 8 Finding Voice: Appreciating Audience (p. 102)
• 9 Creating a Whole from the Parts: Qualities of Good Writing (p. 115)
• 10 Developing a Research Problem and Purpose Statement (p. 125)
• Part 3 Preparing Scholarly Manuscripts (p. 143)
• 11 Writing a Literature Review (p. 145)
• 12 Increasing the Odds of Publishing a Qualitative Manuscript (p. 161)
• 13 Increasing the Likelihood of Publishing Quantitative Manuscripts (p. 179)
• 14 Writing Research Articles Using Mixed Methods: Methodological Considerations to Help You Get Published (p. 191)
• 15 Writing Theory, Conceptual, and Position Articles for Publication (p. 209)
• 16 Creating and Publishing Nonrefereed Manuscripts: How to Write Editorials and Book Reviews (p. 222)
• Part 4 Reflecting on the Writing and Publishing Process (p. 237)
• 17 Why Writers Should Also Be Reviewers (p. 239)
• 18 Addressing Feedback from Reviewers and Editors (p. 251)
• 19 International and Cross-Cultural Issues in Scholarly Publishing (p. 262)
• 20 Working with Coauthors (p. 274)
• 21 Writing as Mentoring (p. 293)
• Resources: Further Reading for Scholarly Writing (p. 311)
• Index (p. 325)

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