The PhD Writing Handbook

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The PhD Writing Handbook
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Desmond Thomas
SeriesBloomsbury Research Skills
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
ISBN/Barcode 9781137497697
ClassificationsDewey:808.066378
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date 23 September 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This is an invaluable guide to developing the writing skills needed to succeed at every stage of postgraduate research. It provides useful guidance on writing clearly and coherently, and covers core topics such as exploring key concepts through writing, building a structured chapter framework and completing a first draft. Each chapter features insights from researchers along with hands-on tasks and self-evaluation exercises to help readers develop their own strategies for success. This detailed, step-by-step guide to the secrets of successful PhD writing will be essential reading for PhD students and their supervisors across a wide range of disciplines.

Author Biography

Desmond Thomas is a Lecturer and MA TESOL Course Director at the University of Essex. He has over 10 years' experience of designing and teaching writing skills courses for PhD researchers.