Writer’s Handbook for Sociology

Dona J. Young, MA, teaches professional writing at Indiana University Northwest. She earned an MA in education from The University of Chicago and a BA in sociology from Northern Illinois University. Young believes that writing is a powerful learning tool and that learning shapes our lives; she is also the author of The Writer's Handbook: A Guide for Social Workers, Business English: Writing for the Global Workplace (2008), and Foundations of Business Communication (2006), among others.

• Part 1: Writing in Sociology Purpose, Voice, and Viewpoint Process, Strategy, and Style Research and Evidence-Based Writing Literature Review Writing in the Field Citation Styles: APA and ASAPart 2: Editing for Clarity Cohesive Paragraphs and Transitions Active Voice Parallel Structure Pronouns and Viewpoint Conciseness Formatting Part 3: Proofreading for Credibility Comma Rules Semicolons, Colons, and Dashes Quotation and Citation Capitalization and Number Usage Apostrophes and Hyphens Word Usage: Unbiased Language and More Quick Guides:Job-Search ToolsPowerPoint Presentations Keys to ActivitiesGlossary of Terms