The Political Science Student Writer's Manual (4th Edition) - Softcover

Scott, Gregory M.; Garrison, Stephen M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130404470 ISBN 13: 9780130404473

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2001

Synopsis

This comprehensive, practical writer's manual—created specifically for political science writers—is designed to help readers accomplish two goals: 1) improve their writing skills and strategies and 2) learn political science at the same time. The manual considers the different types of papers common to political science writing at all levels, at the introductory level, and at the advanced level—exploring the purposes and characteristics of each paper, the steps for writing a successful paper, and typical formats. The book provides a handbook of style for political science, including formats and source-citing, a guide to distance learning and the Internet, guidelines for conducting research in political science, plus writing assignments for varied levels of writers. For individuals interested in improving their writing techniques and learning more about political science.

About this title

From the Publisher:

A comprehensive writer's manual designed specifically for political science students.

About the Author:

Stephen M. Garrison, PhD, is Professor of English and Creative Writing, former Chair of the Department of English, and Director of the Creative Writing Program at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). He received a BA and an MA from Baylor University and a PhD from the University of South Carolina. Garrison teaches writing, creative writing, fiction, and poetry. Author of the novel Shoveling Smoke (Chronicle Books 2003), Garrison has co-authored seven writer s manuals in separate disciplines with Gregory M. Scott and has published numerous scholarly works. Garrison served as Fulbright Lecturer at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow (1989-90).

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0130404470
• ISBN 13: 9780130404473
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 256