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Highlights
- Offers practical guidance on writing communication research papers in an evolving academic landscape Writing remains central to student assessment and professional development, yet many students enter communication classes without the skills needed to craft effective, scholarly work.
- About the Author: KURT LINDEMANN is a Professor of Communication and Associate Dean at San Diego State University.
- 224 Pages
- Language + Art + Disciplines, Communication Studies
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About the Book
"Here's what this book is not. While we will explore some common grammar mistakes, this is not a text on proper grammar and sentence diagramming. While we will talk about integrating scholarly and popular literature into a research paper, this is not a how to on research, nor is it a summary of relevant communication and social science research. While I will provide some easy to remember steps to completing commonly assigned papers, this is not a fill in the blank template for outlines and papers"-- Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
Offers practical guidance on writing communication research papers in an evolving academic landscape
Writing remains central to student assessment and professional development, yet many students enter communication classes without the skills needed to craft effective, scholarly work. Composing Research, Communicating Results: Writing the Communication Research Paper is a comprehensive, practice-based guide to academic writing in communication and related social sciences. Walking students through every stage of the writing process--from brainstorming and outlining to constructing sentences and presenting their final papers--Kurt Lindemann demystifies writing through clear explanations, practical exercises, and real student examples.
With the rapid emergence of AI writing tools, students need more than tips--they need ethical frameworks and critical strategies for integrating these technologies into their work. This edition addresses these needs head-on, providing real-world advice on maintaining academic integrity when using AI in the writing process. Expanded content also includes a new chapter on incorporating feedback into revisions, and enhanced discussions on inclusive language, citation practices, and diversity in source selection.
Applying writing principles specifically to communication-focused assignments such as literature reviews and application papers, Composing Research, Communicating Results:
- Offers the most comprehensive treatment available of sentence and paragraph construction in communication writing
- Equips students to present and submit papers to academic and professional outlets, including conferences and podcasts
- Introduces the TESLA Method for effective paragraph development and writing flow
- Highlights common grammar issues with accessible, relatable explanations
- Features pedagogical tools such as "Write Away" exercises, "Building Blocks" assignments, "Engaging Ethics" tips, and "Student Spotlight" examples
Composing Research, Communicating Results: Writing the Communication Research Paper, Second Edition, is perfect for upper-division undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Communication, including methods, media, interpersonal, intercultural, and organizational communication. It fits within Communication and related social science degree programs as a writing companion text or course supplement.
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Your Roadmap to Writing Research Papers in Communication and the Social Sciences
Composing Research, Communicating Results: Writing the Communication Research Paper is a practical guide to academic writing tailored for communication and social science students. With clear, accessible explanations and student examples, this real-world handbook takes readers through every stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to paragraph construction to revision and publication. Kurt Lindemann draws from decades of teaching experience to demystify academic writing and foster confident, competent writers.
Preparing students to write with clarity, integrity, and academic rigor in today's dynamic learning environment, this fully updated edition addresses the challenges of writing in a rapidly changing educational landscape. It introduces the ethical use of AI in academic writing, incorporates current DEI considerations in source evaluation and language choice, and offers a new chapter on understanding and applying instructor feedback.
With a wealth of pedagogical features that help students apply concepts immediately and meaningfully, Composing Research, Communicating Results: Writing the Communication Research Paper, Second Edition is an indispensable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking writing-intensive courses in communication and related social sciences. Whether used in methods classes or upper-division topics such as intercultural, media, or organizational communication, it equips students with the writing skills they need to succeed academically and professionally.
About the Author
KURT LINDEMANN is a Professor of Communication and Associate Dean at San Diego State University. With over three decades of teaching experience, he has designed and led courses in public speaking, writing, performance studies, and research methods. His scholarly and creative work has appeared in both academic journals and public media, and he is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences.
