Story, Not Study: 30 Brief Lessons to Inspire Health Researchers as Writers / by Lorelei Lingard, Christopher Watling.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lingard, Lorelei, author.

Watling, Christopher, author.

Series:

Innovation and Change in Professional Education, 2542-9957 ; 19

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Professional education.

Vocational education.

Penmanship.

Medical education.

Dissertations, Academic.

Professional and Vocational Education.

Writing Skills.

Medical Education.

Thesis and Dissertation.

Local Subjects:

Professional and Vocational Education.

Writing Skills.

Medical Education.

Thesis and Dissertation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (223 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2021.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2021.

Summary:

Many researchers dread writing. They find it laborious - even painful - to put their scholarly work into words. They get bogged down in the study, and lose track of the story. And they produce uninspiring papers that fail to resonate with readers or reviewers. This book offers an antidote to this problem: brief, accessible lessons that guide researchers to write clear and compelling scientific manuscripts. The book is divided into three sections – Story, Craft, and Community. The Story section offers advice on getting the balance of study and story just right, introducing strategies for tackling each section of a scientific manuscript. The Craft section considers the grammatical and rhetorical tools of the trade, showing how they can be wielded for maximum impact. And the Community section offers suggestions for writing collaboratively, supporting other writers, and navigating peer review. Each section features multiple short and pragmatic lessons, peppered with illustrative examples. Readers can use the chapters collectively to build holistic writing skills, or dip in and out to refine specific elements of the craft. Rooted in a coaching philosophy, we aim to unlock our readers’ potential as writers through instruction, reflection, and example. And we hope to inspire researchers to face writing with joy. This work is clearly written and easily understandable. Its many practical examples, tools, and exercises make an effective toolbox of support for scholarly writers. This will be invaluable to new scholars and help established scholars as well. The inclusion of examples specific to the health arena and the clear, elegantly simple explanations add strength and relevance to this work. Toni Ungaretti, Johns Hopkins School of Education, Baltimore, MD, USA This book is the most original perspective I have ever read about the craft of writing. As its title suggests, it is inspiring. Brownie Anderson, NBME, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Contents:

1. Introduction

SECTION I: THE STORY

3. Mapping the Gap- 4. Citation Technique

5. Methods: Where Story Meets Study

6. Effective Use of Quotes in Qualitative Research

7. Writing a Discussion that Realizes its Potential

8. The Art of Limitations

9. Bonfire Red Titles

10. Making Every Word Count: Keys to a Strong Research Abstract

SECTION II: THE CRAFT

11. Mastering the Sentence

12. Enlisting the Power of the Verb

13. The Power of Parallel Structure

14. Get Control of Your Commas

15. Avoiding Prepositional Pile-Up

16. Avoiding Clutter: Using Adjectives and Adverbs Wisely

17. From Semi-Conscious to Strategic Paragraphing

18. Coherence: Keeping the Reader on Track

19. The Three “S”s of Editing: Story, Structure, and Style

20. Pace, Pause & Silence: Creating Emphasis & Suspense in Your Writing

21. The Academic Hedge, Part I: Modal Tuning in Your Research Writing

22. The Academic Hedge II: Getting Politeness Right in Your Research Writing

23. From Silent to Audible Voice: Adjusting Register, Stance & Engagement in Your Writing

SECTION III: THE COMMUNITY

24. Collaborative Writing: Strategies and Activities

25. Collaborative Writing: Roles, Authorship & Ethics

26. Giving Feedback on Others’ Writing

27. Coaching Writing I: Being Thoughtful About the Process

28. Coaching Writing II: Relationship and Identity

29. Cultivating a Writing Community

30. Navigating the Peer Review Process Successfully

Epilogue.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9783030713638

3030713636

OCLC:

1249474940