The Craft of Writing in Sociology: Developing the Argument in Undergraduate Essays and Dissertations (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781784992705)

This is an indispensable companion for students studying sociology and related disciplines, such as politics and human geography, as well as courses which draw upon sociological writing, such as nursing, social psychology or health studies. It demystifies the process of constructing coherent and powerful arguments, starting from an essay's opening paragraphs, building evidence and sequencing key points in the middle, through to pulling together a punchy conclusion. It gives a clear and helpful overview of the most important grammatical rules in English, and provides advice on how to solve common problems experienced in writing, including getting rid of waffle, overcoming writer's block and cutting an essay down to its required length. Using examples from essays written by sociology students at leading universities, the book shows what they have done well, what could be done better and how to improve their work using the techniques reviewed.

Author: Andrew Balmer, Anne Murcott
ISBN-10: 1784992704
ISBN-13: 9781784992705
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/24/2017
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.80d