Writing Research Critically shows that writing up is not just about 'presenting findings' as if the facts would speak for themselves. As the authors show there are certain vital skills that any writer needs to develop within their academic writing.
John Schostak is a Professor at the Education and Social Research Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
Jill Schostak is an independent researcher, UK.
1. Agenda Setting 2. Framing the Background 3. Reviewing the Literature for Critical Points of View 4. Analysis and the Deconstruction of Realities 5. Representation, Revelation and Repression of Particulars and Universals as a Basis for Making Claims about 'Reality' 6. Interpretations 7. Risking Theory and Explanations 8. Persuasion and Arguments 9. Being Critical 10. Being Novel 11. Organising 12. End Games