Writing in the

Disciplines

General Resources |  Arts & Humanities | Social Sciences | Sciences
 

Book titles are linked to library catalog records that may provide table of contents and additional information about the books.  All call numbers are for UNCA General holdings and/or UNCA Writing Center.

To see additional titles or titles added to the library collection since this page was last updated, search the library catalog using subject headings or keywords listed under each discipline category. Books at ASU (Appalachian State University) and WCU (Western Carolina University) can be delivered to UNCA through a courier service called ABC Express.

General Resources

• Subject headings:  academic writing,   report writing

Bean John C.  Engaging Ideas:  The Professor's Guide to Integrating Writing, Critical Thinking, and Active Learning in the Classroom.   [PE 1404 .B35 1996]  (copies in UNCA Writing Ctr., & General Collection)

Bowden, John. Writing Good Reports.    [electronic resource]

Coffin, Caroline.  Teaching Academic Writing: A Toolkit for Higher Education. [PE 1404 .T43]

Costanzo, William.  The Writer's Eye: Composition in the Multimedia Age.  [PE1408 .C636 2008]

Crider, Scott F.  The Office of Assertion:  An Art of Rhetoric for the Academic Essay. [P 301.5  .A27 C75]

Dickson, Marcia.  It's Not Like That Here: Teaching Academic Writing and Reading to Novice Writers. [PE 1404 .D45 1995]

Elbow, Peter.  Writing with Power: Techniques for Mastering the Writing Process.  [PE 1408 .E39 1998]

Graff, Gerald.  They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing. [UNCA Writing Ctr  PE1431 .G73 2006]

Harris, Joseph.  Rewriting: How To Do Things With Texts.  [UNCA Writing Ctr.  PE1401 .H363 2006]

Harvey, Michael.  The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing.  [PE 1408 .H3927 2003]  (copies in UNCA Writing Ctr., & General Collection)

Haswell, Richard (ed.).  Beyond Outcomes: Assessment and Instruction Within the University Writing Program.  PE 1404 .B49 2001.

Hjortshoj, Keith.  The Transition to College Writing.  [UNCA Writing Ctr. PE 1408 .H636 2001]

Holdstein, Deborah.  Personal Effects: the Social Character of Scholarly Writing.  [PE 1404 .P457 2001]

Hult, Christine A.  Researching and Writing Across the Curriculum. [UNCA Writing Ctr. LB2369 .H84 2002]

Jacobus, Lee A.  Substance, Style, and Strategy.  [PE 1408. J265 1998]

Klooster, David.  The Writer's Community. [UNCA Writing Ctr. PE 1408 .K684 1995]

Krause, Steven D.  The Process of Research Writing  [electronic resource]

Leist, Susan M.  Writing to Teach; Writing to Learn in Higher Education. [PE 1404 .M65 2006]

Lynn, Steven. A Short Guide to Writing.  [UNCA Writing Ctr  PE 1408 .L93 1997]

McClain, Molly.  Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Essays  [electronic resource]

Mondschein, Leist.  Writing to Teach; Writing to Learn in Higher Education. [PE1404 .M65]

Muth, Marcia. Researching and Writing: A Portable Guide.  [UNCA Writing Ctr. LB2369 .M87 2006]

Northey, Margot.  Making Sense: a Student's Guide to Research and Writing. [LB2369 .N67]

Pemberton, Michael. The Ethics of Writing Instruction:  Issues in Theory and Practice.  PE 1404.E87 2000

Ridley, Diana.  The Literature Review: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students.  [LB2369.R525]

Rozakis, Laurie.  Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers.  [electronic resource]

Runciman, Lex.  Asking Questions: A Rhetoric for the Intellectual Life. [UNCA Writing Ctr.  [PE 1408.R855 2000]

Scorcinelli, Mary. Writing to Learn: Strategies for Assigning and Responding to Writing Across the Disciplines. [LB 1025.2 .N456 no. 69 1997]

Siler, Jocelyn.  The Essential Rhetoric. [UNCA Writing Ctr. PE 1408 .S4877 2000]

Silver, Paul J.  How to Write a Lot. [UNCA Writing Ctr. PE1408 .S48787]

Soles, Derek.  The Essentials of Academic Writing.  [LB2369 .S62 2005]

Spigelman, Candace.  Personally Speaking:  Experience as Evidence in Academic Discourse.  [PE 1401 .S747 2004]

Strunk, William.  Elements of Style.  [PE1408 .S72005] (copies in UNCA Writing Ctr., General Collection and at the Reference Desk)

The Subject is Research: Processes and Practices. [UNCA Writing Ctr  Q180.55. M4.S87]

Thaiss, Christopher.  Engaged Writers and Dynamic Disciplines:  Research on the Academic Writing Life. [PE1404 .T4717 2006]

Tingle, Nick.  Self-development and College Writing. [PE 1404 .T56 2004]

Writing in the Arts and Sciences.  [PE1478 .W75] (copies in UNCA Writing Ctr. & General Collection)

Writing, Teaching, and Learning in the Disciplines.  [LB1576 .W76 1992] (copies in UNCA Writing Ctr. & General Collection)

Zinsser, William K.  On Writing Well: the Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction .  [PE1429 .Z5 1998]

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Arts and Humanities    

• Keyword searching - Use a discipline descriptor and  the term "authorship." 
     For example, music and authorship
                             art and authorship

Barnet, Sylvan. A Short Guide to Writing About Art. [UNCA Writing Cr. PN 1707 .H83]

Bellman, Jonathan.  A Short Guide to Writing About Music. [ML 3797. B4]

Feinberg, Joel.  Doing Philosophy: A Guide to the Writing of Philosophy Papers.   [B 52.7 F45 2005]

Hudson, Suzanne.  Writing About Theatre and Drama. [UNCA Writing Ctr. PN 1707 .H83 2006]

Irvine, Demar.  Writing About Music. [electronic source]

Mabbett, Ian W.  Writing History Essays:  A Student's Guide. [D16 .M1185 2007]

Northey, Margot. Writing in the Arts.    [H 62 .V67 2002]

Seech, Zachary. Writing Philosophy Papers.  [B 52.7 S44 2002]

A Short Guide to Writing About History. [UNCA Writing Ctr.  D 13 .M294 2005]

Storey, William. Writing History: A Guide for Students.  [D16 .S864 2004](copies in UNCA Writing Ctr. & General Collection)

 Tucker, Amy. Visual Literacy: Writing About Art. [UNCA Writing Ctr.  N 7479 .T83 2002]

Vaughn, Lewis.  Writing Philosophy: A Student's Guide to Writing Philosophy Essays.  [UNCA Writing Ctr. B52.7 .V38]

Wingell, Richard.  Writing About Music:  An Introductory Guide.  [UNCA Writing Ctr.  ML 3797 .W54 2002]

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Social Sciences    

• Subject heading  -  Social Sciences - authorship

• Keyword searching - Use a discipline descriptor and the term "authorship." 
      For example,  psychology and authorship

Anderson, C.  What Every Student Should Know About Citing Sources with APA Documentation.  [BF76.7 .A55 2007]

Baglione, Lisa.  Writing a Research Paper in Political Science.  [JA 36 .B34 2007]

Becker, Howard. Tricks of the Trade:  How to Think About Your Research While You're Doing It. [H 91 .B38 1998]

Beckner, Howard.  Writing for Social Scientists. [H 91 .B4 1986]

Bishop, Wendy (ed). The Subject is Research: Processes and Practices. [UNCA Writing Ctr  Q180.55. M4.S87]

Cuba, Lee.  A Short Guide to Writing about Social Science. [UNCA Writing Ctr. H91 .C78 2002

Flemons, Douglas. Writing Between the Lines: Composition in the Social Sciences. [PE1479 .S62 F58 1998]

Jocobus, Lee A.  Substance, Style, and Strategy.  [PE1408 .J265  1998]

Northey, Margot.  Making Sense: a Student's Guide to Research and Writing (social sciences)   [H62 .N67 2002]

Pyrczak, Fred. Writing Empirical Research Reports: a Basic Guide for Student of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. [LB2369 .P97 2003]

Redman, Peter.  Good Essay Writing: A Social Sciences Guide. [PE 1479 .S62 2006]

Robson, Colin.  How To Do a Research Project. [LB 2369 .R575]

Rosnow, Ralph. Writing Papers in Psychology: A Student Guide...  [BF76.6 .R67 2006]

The Sociology Student Writer's Manual. [HM 585 .S638  2006]

Thomson, William.  A Guide for the Young Economist.  [H 62 .T465 2001]

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Sciences                                    

• Subject heading  -  Technical Writing

• Keyword searching - Use a discipline descriptor and  the term "authorship." 
      For example,  chemistry and authorship

A Field Guide for Science Writers. [T 11 .F52 1997]

Alley, M. The Craft of Scientific Writing. [T 11 .A37] (copy also available in UNCA Writing Center)

Barrass, Robert.  Scientist Must Write: A Guide to Better Writing for Scientists, Engineers and Students. [T 11 .B37]

Beall, Herbert.  A Short Guide to Writing About Chemistry   [UNCA Writing Ctr.  QD 9.15 .B43 2001]

Blum, Deborah. A Field Guide For Science Writers. [T 11 .F52 1997] (2006 edition available at ASU)

Booth, Vernon.  Communicating in Science. [Q 223 .B664 1993]

Booth Wayne. The Craft of Research. [Q 180.55 .M4 B66 2003]

Crannell, Annalisa & others.  Writing Projects for Mathematics Courses. [Check library catalog]

Davis, Martha. Scientific Papers and Presentations. [T 11 .D324 2005]

Farr, A. D. Science Writing for Beginners.  [T 11.F37 1985]

Gustavii, Bjorn.  How to Write and Illustrate a Scientific Paper.  [T 11 .G86 2008]

Higham, N.J.  Handbook of Writing for the Mathematical Sciences.  [QA 42 .H54]

Katz, Michael J.  Elements of the Scientific Paper.  [T 11 .K34 1985]   

Matthews, Janice. Successful Scientific Writing. [UNCA Writing Ctr. R 119 .M28 2000]

McMillian, Vicky.  Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences.  [UNCA Writing Ctr. QH 304 .M36 2002]

Miller, Jane E.  The Chicago Guide to Writing About Numbers. [T 11.M485 2004]

Moore, Randy.  Writing to Learn Botany. [PE 1404 .M66 1995]

Northey, Margot. Making Sense: a Student's Guide to Research and Writing: Geography & Environmental Sciences.  [G 70 .N67 2001]

Northey, Margot. Making Sense: a Student's Guide to Research and Writing: Engineering and the Technical Sciences  [T11 .N67 2007]

Paradis, James.  The MIT Guide to Science and Engineering Communication. [Q 223 .P33 1997]

Pechenik, Jan.  A Short Guide to Writing about Biology. [QH 302 .P43 2004] (copies in UNCA Writing Ctr., & General Collection)

Sides, Charles. How to Write and Present Technical Information. [T 11 .S528 1999]

Sorby, Sheryl.  An Engineer's Guide to Technical Communication [TA 158.5 .S65 2006]

Valiela, Ivan. Doing Science: Design, Analysis, and Communication of Scientific Research. [Q 180 .A1 V35 2001]

Van Aken, David.  Reporting Results: A Practical Guide for Engineers and Scientists.  [T 11 .V358 2008]

Wolcott, Harry F.  Writing Up Qualitative Research. [T 11 .W65 2001]

Zobel, Justin. Writing for Computer Science. [T 11 .Z62 2004]