Why I Rewrite

Authors

  • Mario L. Small Department of Sociology, Columbia University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0601-1045

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.1971-8853/14709

Keywords:

Revision, Rewriting, Dissertation, Method, Networks

Abstract

Revision is essential to social science. I argue that revision serves multiple purposes, each essential in a different way. I discuss five critical junctures over the course of my career during which each of the purposes became clear. 

References

Small, M.L. (2017). Someone to Talk to. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Strunk, Jr.W. & White, E.B. (1999). The Elements of Style (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Williams, J. (1981). Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace. Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman.

Zinsser, W. (2006). On Writing Well (7th ed.). New York, NY: Harper Collins.

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Published

2022-05-19

How to Cite

Small, M. L. (2022). Why I Rewrite. Sociologica, 16(1), 35–38. https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.1971-8853/14709

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