115 - Professional Development Workshop. From Dissertation to Book

Session Submission Type: Workshop

Abstract

In writing an unpublished dissertation, graduate students use a clear methodology to learn about a topic and explain it in a way that advisers will understand and validate. The purpose is to demonstrate skills and abilities to a specific scholarly community. A published book is different. It needs to tell the story of research differently, with fresh insight, clarity, and a new readership in mind. This workshop focuses on how to do that. It outlines: (1) the differences between the dissertation and the book manuscript; (2) the intermediate stages in transforming dissertation research into a full-length manuscript; (3) common barriers to this transformation and strategies to overcome them; and (4) elements of a book prospectus. The workshop will provide informational materials and will include audience Q&A and breakout discussion.

Sub Unit

• Professional Workshop

Session Organizer

• Gayle A. Sulik, State University of New York-Albany

Leader

• Gayle A. Sulik, State University of New York-Albany

Co-Leaders

• Dawn R. Norris, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

• Tristan Bridges, State University of New York-Brockport