Craig Stone

Academic Writing for Military Personnel is a manual for writing clear and effective academic prose. Authored by an experienced writing instructor and a retired military officer, both of whom teach in a professional military education institution, it is designed for members of the armed forces who are entering, or perhaps re-entering, the academic community, and having spent much of their careers either writing in the professional military context or not writing at all. _x000D_ _x000D_ The book not only teaches officers how to write convincingly, but also explains why a sound grasp of academic writing can enhance their effectiveness in their regular duties, particularly as they reach the more senior levels of service. Chapters focus on the value of written communication skills, the difference between professional (staff) and academic writing, the research process, the writing process, academic professionalism, and common writing problems and challenges. A particularly innovative final chapter discusses how officers can use the knowledge that they have acquired through their professional experiences in the academic context. Specific examples – chosen with a military audience in mind – are integrated throughout the text to provide the reader with relevant and practical guidance._x000D_ _x000D_ The revised edition incorporates new examples from a more diverse set of authors, takes into account recent changes in communication technologies, and reflects new advancements in the scholarship of teaching and learning._x000D_ _x000D_ 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._x000D_ _x000D_ Available formats: trade paperback, accessible PDF, and accessible ePub

Through Craig's story, you will learn that, while we cannot deny or avoid pain, through the grace of God we can learn to overcome it. JENTEZEN FRANKLIN, senior pastor, Free Chapel, and author of New York Times best seller Fasting This book may literally save your life TED BROER, international best-selling author and founder of Health Masters "Forty-five minutes earlier we had been eating, laughing, and enjoying one another's company. And now, in a moment's time, OUR LIVES WERE FOREVER CHANGED. WHAT BEGAN AS A DELIGHTFUL THREE-DAY FAMILY GATHERING ended in tragedy when a car accident left three of Craig Stone's family members dead and one in a vegetative state. Adding to the pain of loss, corruption seemed to overshadow justice in the courtroom trial that followed. As a result, the family was thrust into months and even years of unimaginable grief, rage, and unforgiveness. In Forgiving the Unforgivable Stone shares candidly of the emotional turmoil and grief that he experienced in light of these tragic events and how they nearly destroyed his life...until he discovered true forgiveness. Covering the many stages of grief, he shows you why it is important to go through the grieving process, and he explains what the Bible says about forgiveness and why you cannot uncover healing and a prosperous future without it. You may find yourself in a similar situation, with a life struck by deep wounds that were inflicted by other people. You've hurt long enough. IT'S TIME TO END THE PAIN AND ANGER AND EMBRACE FREEDOM THROUGH FORGIVENESS.

"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.