April 1, 2022
Editor and English professor Germano has devoted his career to the craft of academic writing; he's even published two previous books on the topic: Getting It Published and From Dissertation to Book. Here, Germano focuses on what he argues is the most important aspect: revision. On Revision provides everything academic writers need to know about crafting superior essays, articles, monographs, and dissertations. Germano advises how to identify and write to the target audience, build a convincing argument, create an inventory and overview of what's present in early drafts, choose the best supporting evidence, and finish with the strongest possible ending. He emphasizes the importance of the writing's shape, and encourages use of the core tenets of creative writing (voice, structure, story), as they breathe life and depth into an argument. Fascinating footnotes provide further comment or extraneous fun facts about a subject, reflecting Germano's wide research and endless curiosity. This book is essential for anyone facing down the vast and mysterious landscape of academic writing; invaluable for students and educators alike.
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