The Difference Between Dissertations And Books
This post is the second in our series on genre in academic writing. To read the introductory post you can click here. In this post, we’re going to discuss two different genres: dissertations and books. As we discuss the two genres, we’re going to focus on five components: the goal of the genre, the format, […]
Genres of Academic Writing
Academics write a lot, but not all of their writing is the same. In fact, on a given day academics can write in two or three different styles. You might work on a peer-review of an article, then shift to your own article manuscript. Then, you might edit a grant proposal with an impending deadline. […]