Revising your dissertation : advice from leading editors

Luey, Beth. (Added Author).

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.

Record details

ISBN: 0520254015
ISBN: 9780520254015
ISBN: 052093444X
ISBN: 9780520934443
Physical Description: 1 online resource (263 pages) : illustrations.
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Edition: Updated edition.
Publisher: Berkeley, Calif. : University of California Press, [2008]
Copyright: ©2008

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User. Previous ed.: 2004.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	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.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.