Story, not study : 30 brief lessons to inspire health researchers as writers / / Lorelei Lingard, Christopher Watling

• Autore: Lingard Lorelei
• Pubblicazione: Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021]; ©2021
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (223 pages)
• Disciplina: 610.72
• Soggetto topico: Medicine - Research; Medical writing; Investigació mèdica; Literatura científica
• Soggetto genere / forma: Llibres electrònics
• Persona (resp. second.): WatlingChristopher
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Story, Not Study -- 1.2 Using This Book -- 1.3 Conclusion -- References -- Part I: The Story -- Chapter 2: Problem/Gap/Hook Introductions -- 2.1 Joining a Scholarly Conversation -- 2.2 The Problem/Gap/Hook Heuristic -- 2.3 Setting Aside the Inverted-Triangle Introduction -- 2.4 Tips for an Effective Problem/Gap/Hook -- 2.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Mapping the Gap -- 3.1 Mapping the Gap -- 3.2 Knowledge Claims -- 3.3 Characterizing the Gap -- 3.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Citation Technique -- 4.1 Citation Strategies -- 4.2 Taking a Stance -- 4.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Methods: Where Story Meets Study -- 5.1 Commit -- 5.2 Justify -- 5.3 Explain -- 5.4 Educate -- 5.5 Anticipate -- 5.6 Reflect -- 5.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Effective Use of Quotes in Qualitative Research -- 6.1 Authenticity -- 6.1.1 Is the Quote Illustrative? -- 6.1.2 Is the Quote Succinct? -- 6.1.3 Is the Quote Representative? -- 6.2 Argument -- 6.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Writing a Discussion That Realizes Its Potential -- 7.1 Telling the Story -- 7.2 Who Are Your Main Characters? -- 7.3 What´s Your Storyline? -- 7.3.1 Coming Full Circle -- 7.3.2 Deep Exploration -- 7.3.3 Surprise Insight -- 7.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: The Art of Limitations -- 8.1 Three Approaches to Limitations -- 8.1.1 The Confession -- 8.1.2 The Dismissal -- 8.1.3 The Reflection -- 8.2 Drafting and Organizing a Robust Limitations Section -- 8.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: Bonfire Red Titles -- 9.1 The Title´s Content -- 9.2 The Title´s Form -- 9.3 The Title´s Context -- 9.4 Title Traps to Avoid -- 9.5 Conclusion -- References. ; Chapter 10: Making Every Word Count: Keys to a Strong Research Abstract -- 10.1 Purpose and Audience -- 10.2 Getting Started -- 10.3 Telling a Convincing Story -- 10.4 Making Every Word Count -- 10.5 Final Touches -- 10.6 Conclusion -- References -- Part II: The Craft -- Chapter 11: Mastering the Sentence -- 11.1 Three Types of Sentence -- 11.2 The Subject Position -- 11.3 Using Subject Position Effectively in Complex Sentences -- 11.4 Topic Sentences and Paragraph Transitions -- 11.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12: Enlisting the Power of the Verb -- 12.1 Lifeless Default Verbs -- 12.2 Passive Voice and `Sounding Scientific´ -- 12.3 A Note on Verb Tense in the IMRD Format -- 12.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13: The Power of Parallel Structure -- 13.1 Parallel Structure Defined -- 13.2 Parallel Structure in Sentences -- 13.3 Parallel Structure in Paragraphs -- 13.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 14: Get Control of Your Commas -- 14.1 Comma Rules -- 14.2 Comma Preferences -- 14.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 15: Avoiding Prepositional Pile-Up -- 15.1 What´s a Preposition? -- 15.2 What´s the Problem? -- 15.3 What´s the Solution? -- 15.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 16: Avoiding Clutter: Using Adjectives and Adverbs Wisely -- 16.1 Intent -- 16.2 Hazards -- 16.3 Scaffolding -- 16.4 Art -- 16.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 17: From Semi-Conscious to Strategic Paragraphing -- 17.1 What Is a Paragraph? -- 17.2 Paragraphing Pitfalls -- 17.2.1 The Infinity Paragraph -- 17.2.2 The Hiccup Paragraph -- 17.2.3 The Blindfold Paragraph -- 17.2.4 The Maze Paragraph -- 17.2.5 The Cliff-Hanger Paragraph -- 17.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 18: Coherence: Keeping the Reader on Track -- 18.1 Structure: Convention and Innovation -- 18.2 Three Metadiscursive Moves -- 18.2.1 Signposting -- 18.2.2 Pattern and Symmetry. ; 18.2.3 Metacommentary -- 18.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 19: The Three ``S´´s of Editing: Story, Structure, and Style -- 19.1 Edit at the Level of the Paper: Think Story -- 19.2 Edit at the Level of the Paragraph: Think Structure -- 19.3 Edit at the Level of the Sentence: Think Style -- 19.3.1 Power Up Your Verbs -- 19.3.2 Prune Needless Words -- 19.3.3 Limit Nominalizations -- 19.3.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 20: Pace, Pause, & -- Silence: Creating Emphasis & -- Suspense in Your Writing -- 20.1 Punctuation -- 20.2 Syntax -- 20.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 21: The Academic Hedge, Part I: Modal Tuning in Your Research Writing -- 21.1 Tools for Expressing Epistemic Modality -- 21.2 Tuning Modality Up and Down -- 21.3 Expressing Uncertainty -- 21.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 22: The Academic Hedge, Part II: Getting Politeness Right in Your Research Writing -- 22.1 Politeness Theory -- 22.2 Politeness Strategies in Scientific Writing -- 22.2.1 Denying a Claim -- 22.2.2 Making a Claim -- 22.2.3 Coining New Terms -- 22.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 23: From Silent to Audible Voice: Adjusting Register, Stance & -- Engagement in Your Writing -- 23.1 Challenging Conventions -- 23.2 Register -- 23.3 Stance -- 23.4 Engagement -- 23.5 Conclusion -- References -- Part III: The Community -- Chapter 24: Collaborative Writing: Strategies and Activities -- 24.1 Strategies for Collaborative Writing -- 24.2 Activities of Collaborative Writing -- 24.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 25: Collaborative Writing: Roles, Authorship & -- Ethics -- 25.1 Roles in Collaborative Writing -- 25.2 Authorship and Ethics -- 25.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 26: Giving Feedback on Others´ Writing -- 26.1 Focus Your Efforts -- 26.2 Be Specific -- 26.3 Engage the Writer -- 26.4 Tread Carefully -- 26.5 Conclusion. ; References -- Chapter 27: Coaching Writing I: Being Thoughtful About the Process -- 27.1 Five Process Tips for Sound Coaching -- 27.2 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 28: Coaching Writing II: Relationship and Identity -- 28.1 Using Relationships to Support Writing Development -- 28.2 Writing Identity Into Being -- 28.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 29: Cultivating a Writing Community -- 29.1 Why a Writing Community? -- 29.2 Cultivating a Writing Community -- 29.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 30: Successfully Navigating the Peer Review Process -- 30.1 Understanding the System -- 30.2 Decoding the Reviews -- 30.3 Crafting Your Response -- 30.4 Conclusion -- References -- Correction to: Get Control of Your Commas -- Correction to: Chapter 14 in: L. Lingard, C. Watling, Story, Not Study: 30 Brief Lessons to Inspire Health Researchers as Writ... -- Epilogue -- Bringing our Conversation to a Close -- Index.
• Titolo autorizzato: Story, Not Study
• ISBN: 3-030-71363-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910483774603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Innovation and change in professional education ; ; Volume 19.