Ghodsee, Kristen Rogheh, 1970-

From notes to narrative : writing ethnographies that everyone can read / Kristen Ghodsee. - Chicago ; London : 2016 The University of Chicago Press, 2016 - 150 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - Chicago guides to writing, editing, and publishing . - Chicago guides to writing, editing, and publishing. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages [135]-143) and index.

Introduction: why write clearly? -- Choose a subject you love -- Put yourself into the data -- Incorporate ethnographic detail -- Describe places and events -- Integrate your theory -- Embrace dialogue -- Include images -- Minimize scientism -- Unclutter your prose -- Master good grammar and syntax -- Revise! -- Find your process.

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Ethnology--Authorship--Style manuals.
Communication in ethnology.
Ethnology--Methodology.

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