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RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP: Academic reading and writing

[Preparing to write]

Organizing a writing project

Definition:

Academic writing is difficult, and there is no one method used for organizing writing projects. But the resources below provide specific advice for beginning a writing project, be it an article, project proposal, or dissertation. 

Useful resources on Organizing a writing project:

Kornhaber, D. for the Writing Center at Harvard University. (2000). Outlininghttps://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/outlining

Describes the process of creating an outline, with a sample outline.

Vitae. (2021). Getting started on writing your thesis. https://www.vitae.ac.uk/doing-research/doing-a-doctorate/completing-your-doctorate/writing-and-submitting-your-doctoral-thesis/getting-started

Describes steps for beginning the process of writing a doctoral dissertation, including how to analyze other dissertations written in your field. 

Tags: IPS; IA; IPS WC; IPS R; IPS IL; PSR ER; CompS

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Author: Stephanie Krueger

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Last Updated: October 22, 2021

 

Editor: Stephanie Krueger Last modified: 22.10. 2021 15:10