Writing for academic journals /
Rowena Murray.
- Maidenhead ; New York : Open University Press, 2008.
- xiii, 223 pages ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Beyond reason and vanity Why write for academic journals? Targeting a journal Finding a topic and developing an arguementOutlining DraftingRevising the draft Finding time to writeDialogue and feedback Responding to reviewers’ feedbackBibliography Index
Busy academics must develop productive writing practices quickly. To pass external tests of research output, academics must write to a high standard while juggling other professional tasks. This may mean changing writing behaviours. This book draws on research and theory to provide knowledge on writing across the disciplines.