WRITING SOCIAL SCIENCE: A Personal Narrative

Book Details

• Author: Paramjit S. Judge

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2019

• ISBN: 9788131610985

• Pages: 220

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book
This book is designed to make the process of writing social science research more accessible for young researchers. Drawing from the author’s personal experiences with the challenges faced while writing theses, research papers, or monographs, the work provides valuable insights into how ideas can be effectively presented in written form. The author explores the dynamics between researchers, the Indian state through the University Grants Commission, and the world of publishing in shaping Indian social sciences. Critical issues such as references, ethics, and the politics of academia are thoroughly addressed, guiding researchers on how to overcome language barriers, approach journals, and avoid common pitfalls in the publishing world.

Contents
• Making a beginning: By way of introduction
• What should you have before venturing to write?
• Starting to write
• What one should write
• Where to publish your work
• Writing the paper/book as a professional commitment
• Objectives, research questions, hypotheses, and methods used
• Discussion of data
• Imaginary facts
• Stating truth, owning facts
• Writing conclusion
• References / bibliography / notes
• Revising, editing, and seeking comments from peers
• Ethics and plagiarism
• By way of conclusion

Appendices

• Appendix I: Social Science Knowledge and Its Evaluation: Discourse of Book Reviews

• Appendix II: Social Science Research Methods and Knowledge Claims

About the Author
Paramjit S. Judge is a professor of sociology at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. With over three decades of experience in social research, he has contributed significantly to fields such as social movements, Dalit studies, diaspora, and social theory. He has been a Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Fellow with the Indian Council of Social Research, New Delhi, and is currently the Managing Editor of Sociological Bulletin, the journal of the Indian Sociological Society. Judge is also a renowned Punjabi novelist.