Gregory G. Colomb (1951–2011)
Autore di The Craft of Research
Sull'Autore
Fonte dell'immagine: Joseph M. Williams, Gregory G. Colomb, Wayne C. Booth via University of Chicago Press
Opere di Gregory G. Colomb
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A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (1955) — alcune edizioni — 8,178 copie
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Informazioni generali
- Data di nascita
- 1951-09-05
- Data di morte
- 2011-10-11
- Sesso
- male
- Nazionalità
- USA
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Statistiche
- Opere
- 2
- Opere correlate
- 1
- Utenti
- 4,106
- Popolarità
- #6,127
- Voto
- 3.9
- Recensioni
- 27
- ISBN
- 29
- Lingue
- 3
All authors were or are professors of English, so this book has a natural leaning towards the humanities. Nonetheless, it attempts to address all facets of the academic enterprise. Because the authors are involved with language, it communicates cognitive nuances that might be missed by experts in a field. Its wording is eloquent, and organization, tight.
Like most academic works, this book heavily relies on concepts and classical works, yet it also uses relatable, conversational English to convey its message. It walks readers through steps including why to identify as a researcher, how to pursue the process, how to think carefully, and how to communicate findings. As easily imaginable, the authors do a superb job of enhancing readers’ personal writing style in the last chapter.
We live in an information age where thinking about the world has become the most important skill. Ironically, some question the value of an education even in an information-rich environment. If information is freely available, they ask, what do universities have to offer? This book offers a forthright answer. A college education and research training offer students the ability to think and process the world constructively. Especially suited for later later undergraduates and early graduate students, this book shines a clear path forward for individual careers and ultimately society’s advance.… (altro)