Research Without Tears: From the First Ideas to Published Output - Hardcover

Creedy, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1847208142 ISBN 13: 9781847208149

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

Research Without Tears provides a concise and fascinating guide for those starting their first research project and writing a paper, report or thesis. John Creedy, a widely published writer himself in both journals and books, argues that the process of planning and executing a research project, and producing a research paper which communicates results in a clear and succinct way, is far from self-evident even to those with extensive experience of writing other types of report or essay. This unique and invaluable book therefore sets down explicitly some of those points that even experienced researchers often take for granted.

The book covers topics including: planning a first research project; writing a first research paper; writing a thesis and the relationship with a supervisor; the differences between journal and book publishing and what to expect from editors of both publishing formats. It also offers invaluable advice on structure, writing clearly and pitfalls to avoid as well as the processes involved in publishing.

This highly interesting and valuable book will be essential reading for students and academics in economics and other related disciplines.

About this title

About the Author

John Creedy, Wellington School of Business and Government, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Edition details

• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847208142
• ISBN 13: 9781847208149
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 136