Joining the Dialogue: Practices for Ethical Research Writing

Joining the Dialogue is a new approach to teaching academic research writing to introductory students that emphasizes the importance of engaging in dialogue with other researchers in the community. It helps students discover the key ethical practices of dialogue-receptivity and responsivity and master the dialogic structure of research essays. The book combines an ethical approach with accessible prose, dialogic structures and templates, practical exercises, and ample illustrations from across the disciplines.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 350 pages
Publication date: 11 August 2021
Publisher: Broadview Press Ltd

Joining the Dialogue presents a novel and dynamic approach to teaching academic research writing to introductory students by incorporating principles of communication ethics. It aligns with the prevailing notion that academic writing involves positioning oneself within a research community and acquiring the skills to participate in the ongoing research conversations surrounding us. Joining the Dialogue suggests that the manner in which we engage in dialogue with fellow researchers within our community holds significant importance. We not only engage in the reading, acknowledgment, and building upon the research of others as we compose our work; we also actively participate in open, attentive, critical, and responsive discussions with their ideas as we articulate our own perspectives.

In light of this, Joining the Dialogue is designed to assist students in uncovering the essential ethical practices of dialogue receptivity and responsivity as they participate in a research conversation. It also empowers students to master the dialogic structure of research essays, which they write for and within their academic communities. By combining an ethical framework with accessible prose, dialogic structures, practical exercises, and ample illustrations from diverse disciplines, Joining the Dialogue goes beyond teaching students how to write research essays. It equips them with the knowledge and skills to write these essays ethically, engaging in a meaningful dialogue with other researchers and readers.

Through its innovative approach, Joining the Dialogue fosters a deeper understanding of the research process, encourages critical thinking, and develops effective communication skills in students. It empowers them to contribute meaningfully to the academic discourse and engage in ethical and responsible research practices. By embracing the principles of communication ethics, Joining the Dialogue prepares students for success in their academic journey and beyond.

Weight: 333g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781554813957