Academic Writing for Military Personnel is written for members of the
military who are either new to or re-entering the academic community and
who need to familiarize themselves with academic writing. The authors,
an experienced writing instructor and a retired military officer, show
how persuasive academic writing enhances officers' effectiveness in
their regular duties, especially as they reach more senior levels of
service. They explain the differences between staff writing and academic
writing, and outline some of the common errors military personnel make
when transitioning from one to the other. The book's chapters outline
the value of strong written communication skills, the research process,
the writing process, academic referencing, and frequent grammatical and
syntactical errors. Specific examples chosen with a military audience in
mind are integrated throughout the book to provide the reader with
relevant and practical guidance. The book concludes with a discussion on
how officers can use the knowledge they have acquired through their
professional experiences in their academic work. As the only
comprehensive guide to effective academic writing designed specifically
for military personnel, this book will be a crucial addition to the
libraries of junior and senior officers in militaries worldwide.
