Grammar and punctuation, editing and revising, library research, working with sources, essay exams, book reviews, literature reviews, response papers, and more are all covered in this must-have guide where students will learn about practicing sociology from current practitioners.
Offering useful advice and instruction for students both in and outside the classroom, this book will increase the quality of student writing and increase student knowledge of what it means to write in the field of sociology.
By:
Angelique Harris,
Alia R. Tyner-Mullings
Imprint: SAGE Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Height: 228mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 370g
ISBN: 9781506350486
ISBN 10: 1506350488
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 28 December 2016
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Introduction to Writing in Sociology How to Use This Book The Structure of the Book Chapter 2: The Bricks and Mortar of Writing The Structure of Writing The Voice on the Paper Form Letters Notetaking Summary Writing in Practice Chapter 3: Writing and the Search for Literature: Proposals, Library Research, and the Preparation of Literature Selecting a Research Topic Searching for Literature Selecting Appropriate Literature Writing From Sources Preparing to Write Summary Writing in Practice Chapter 4: Writing and the Data Collection Process Research Ethics Method Writing Questions Observation Transcripts Data Analysis Summary Writing in Practice Chapter 5: Writing Papers for Sociology Class: Essays, Capstone Papers, and Literature Reviews Approaching Writing Assignments College Papers Capstone Projects Additional Manuscript Sections Review Your Work Summary Writing in Practice Chapter 6: Editing and Revising First Draft First Revision Quick Edit Extensive First Edit General Revision Full Document Subsections/Subheadings Detail Work Summary Writing in Practice Chapter 7: Writing for the Public Writing Online Presentations Summary Writing in Practice Appendix Biographies