{"product_id":"apa-style-simplified-writing-in-psychology-education-nursing-and-sociology-hardback-9780470672327","title":"APA Style Simplified; Writing in Psychology, Education, Nursing, and Sociology (Hardback) 9780470672327","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAPA Style Simplified\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWriting in Psychology, Education, Nursing, and Sociology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvides valuable guidance…Beins is an outstanding teacher, researcher, author, and editor. Following his suggestions will improve your clarity, conciseness, and felicity of expression.\u003cbr\u003e - Charles Brewer, Furman University\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Not only does Beins explain how one should write, more importantly, he explains why one should write.  This book will be a great resource for both new and experienced writers alike.\u003cbr\u003e - Bryan K. Saville, James Madison University\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The author presents APA style in ways that are accessible to students and that address the various struggles they encounter in learning how to write for professional audiences.\u003cbr\u003e - M. Elise Radina, Miami University\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBernard C. Beins (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470672327, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 13 April 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e216 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 16.2 x 1.6 cm, 0.413 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e''As with previous editions Browne et al have provided a comprehensive, contemporary and focussed A2 textbook which directly applies to the AQA specification. Via attention to the demands of the specification and reference to exam style questions the book is thoroughly usable and gives the reader clarity of purpose concerning the material. A balance is achieved between classic Sociology and up to date material, giving students the opportunity to recognise the relevance and importance of sociological investigations in today's society.''\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDavid Morton, King Edward VI College, Stourbridge and examiner for AQA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e''This is an magnificent text. It won’t just be another text on A2 Sociology for students but will serve as the leader in the area. It has key concepts but with inspirational examples. It’s the best textbook I have ever read for AQA A2 for Sociology.''\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJason L. Powell, Coventry University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e''This is an outstanding addition to the range of resources now available to sociology students. Ken Brown and his colleagues represent the very best in sociology teaching and this text, now in its long-awaited second edition, should be on the shelves of all aspiring sociology students and their teachers.''\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDr Gerry Czerniawski, University of East London, A-level examiner and National Teaching Fellow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a compact but comprehensive guide to writing clearly and effectively in APA style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how to write objective scientific research papers using interesting prose\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporates guidelines from the 6th edition of the APA publication manual\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores how to develop ideas, connect them to what others have written, and express them clearly\u003c\/li\u003e 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Habits\u003c\/i\u003e 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEthical Writing\u003c\/i\u003e 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Elements of Style 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRecognizing the Importance of Good Grammar and Style\u003c\/i\u003e 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoosing Effective Wording\u003c\/i\u003e 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUsing Inclusive and Appropriate Language\u003c\/i\u003e 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeciding on the Use of Technical Language\u003c\/i\u003e 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAvoiding Common Problems\u003c\/i\u003e 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVerb Forms\u003c\/i\u003e 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpelling\u003c\/i\u003e 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpecific Word Use\u003c\/i\u003e 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The Introduction Section 32\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroducing the Topic\u003c\/i\u003e 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDifferent Approaches to Starting the Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Begin\u003c\/i\u003e 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReviewing the Literature\u003c\/i\u003e 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroducing Your Research: Generating a Hypothesis\u003c\/i\u003e 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Method Section 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eParticipants and Subjects\u003c\/i\u003e 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaterials and Apparatus\u003c\/i\u003e 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProcedure\u003c\/i\u003e 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesign\u003c\/i\u003e 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Communicating Statistics 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy Do We Use Statistics?\u003c\/i\u003e 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat Point Are You Trying to Make?\u003c\/i\u003e 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Your Numbers\u003c\/i\u003e 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHelping Readers Understand Your Statistics\u003c\/i\u003e 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDifferentiating Results and Interpretations\u003c\/i\u003e 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The Results Section 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYour Hypothesis\u003c\/i\u003e 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeciding What to Present\u003c\/i\u003e 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAPA Style and Presentation of Your Results\u003c\/i\u003e 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCreating Tables\u003c\/i\u003e 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCreating Figures\u003c\/i\u003e 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Connection Between the Text and the Tables and Figures\u003c\/i\u003e 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Difference Between Results and Discussion Sections\u003c\/i\u003e 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSome Final Points About Presenting Results\u003c\/i\u003e 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 The Discussion Section 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSummarizing Your Results\u003c\/i\u003e 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eConnecting Different Aspects of Your Results\u003c\/i\u003e 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDealing With Nonsignificant Results\u003c\/i\u003e 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eComparing Your Results With Those of Others\u003c\/i\u003e 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStating the Importance and Implications of Your Results\u003c\/i\u003e 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledging the Limitations of Your Study\u003c\/i\u003e 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 References: Citations in the Text and the 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\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew Capabilities in Electronic Sharing\u003c\/i\u003e 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUsing a Word Processor to Create Manuscripts for the Internet\u003c\/i\u003e 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvantages of Internet Publishing Software\u003c\/i\u003e 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishing Your Poster on the Web\u003c\/i\u003e 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUploading Your Manuscript to the Internet\u003c\/i\u003e 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRevisiting the Concept of Plagiarism\u003c\/i\u003e 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppendix A: Example of APA-Style Manuscript with\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommon Errors\u003c\/i\u003e 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppendix B: Corrected APA-Style Manuscript\u003c\/i\u003e 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences\u003c\/i\u003e 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eName 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