Literature tips
On this page, we have listed a small selection of the literature on the subject of ghostwriters and academic writers.
In addition to practical advice on the preparation of academic texts, you will also find further information on ghostwriting.
Over more than 400 pages, the author outlines the entire capabilities of Word 2010 for academic work. From mathematical formulae to the incorporation of tables, graphs and vector diagrams, all special topics are covered.
Bedijs, Kristina: Leitfaden wissenschaftliches Schreiben
Not a book but rather a freely available crash course in a PDF format that can be downloaded here. Features countless invaluable tips in addition to exact guidelines for the correct citation and preparation of a bibliography.
Böttcher, Ingrid / Becker-Mrotzek, Michael (2003): Texte bearbeiten, bewerten und benoten. Cornelsen
Interesting insights from both perspectives. Worauf wird bei der Benotung wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten Wert gelegt?
Crofts, Andrew (2005): Ghostwriter. Schreiben & schreiben lassen. Autorenhaus publishing company
A detailed outline of the skills ghostwriters require in comparison with authors. Undoubtedly also useful in the selection of a suitable ghostwriter.
Eco, Umberto (2010): Wie man eine wissenschaftliche Abschlussarbeit schreibt. UTB publishing company
The author should know how to write a successful piece of work! His novels "The Name of the Rose" and "Foucault's Pendulum" are global bestsellers. Here he devotes himself to the writing of academic theses in the humanities and social sciences.
A seldom covered topic, analysed on the basis of the final theses of French students of German.
Heesen, Bernd (2010): Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten. Springer Berlin
The author – himself a professor for business studies – outlines the formal requirements made of exam work. The topics covered range from formatting guidelines to citation rules and the formal development of academic work.
Klinghammer, Wolfgang (2007): Handbuch Ghostwriting. Books on Demand GmbH
A practical insight into the world of ghostwriting that also covers the subject of academic ghostwriting. Although the book is intended as a guide for aspiring ghostwriters, it also provides interesting insights for outsiders.
The author is a professor for business administration; his key focus is precise and logical presentation in academic work. The author successfully provides a humorous account of this rather dry subject.
Werder, Lutz v. (1992): Kreatives Schreiben von Diplom- und Doktorarbeiten. Schibri.
One of the focuses of this book is the summarising of information and ideas in comprehensible texts. Highly recommended for all those not merely wishing to write their final thesis for the examiner.
A comprehensive theoretical discourse on the writing process. Offers interesting insights, but goes far beyond being a practical guide.
