Writing in Social Spaces: A social processes approach to academic writing

by Rowena Murray

Writing in Social Spaces addresses the problem of making time and space for writing in academic life and work of the professionals and practitioners who do academic writing'. Even those who want to write, who know how to write well and who have quality publications, report that they cannot find enough time for writing. Many supervisors are unsure about how to help postgraduates improve their writing for thesis and publication. Whilst the problem does presents through concerns with ‘time’, it is also partly about writing practices, academic identities and lack of motivation. This book provides a research-based, theorised approach to the skill of writing whilst retaining a link to writing practices and giving immediate yet sustainable solutions to the writing problem. It supplies new theory and practice Using case studies and vignettes of writing in social spaces to illustrate the theory in practice, This book is a valuable resource for academics, scholars, professionals and practitioners, as well as researchers at all stages of their career, and in all disciplines.

Genres: Writing

176 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Michele Hilton Boon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in re-invigorating their relationship with their writing. It would also be very useful, even essential, for anyone organising a writing group, retreat, or course for academics or researchers (the appendices give very useful templates for schedules and activities). The author is one of the leaders of her field and has previously written books on how to write journal articles and theses. This book brings together her thoughts and experiences on ways to make writing a social activity in order to increase productivity and enjoyment. The Social Writing Framework (chapter 10) is a very welcome concept for ensuring that we engage with writing in a way that fulfils us as human beings (physically, cognitively and socially), and the supporting vignettes are quite inspiring.

[Ali Berkok · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good guidebook on a criminally under-reported topic.