Writing in Psychology
A Student Guide

T. Raymond Smyth (Author)

9780471153412, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 4 April 1996

224 pages
22.6 x 14.5 x 1.3 cm, 0.318 kg

This book assists in the process of writing formal and/or technical papers. It is consistent with the guidelines outlined in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association Fourth Edition. It has an accessible three-part construction: writing and the preparation of research papers, preparation of research reports and the fundamental aspects of writing and presentation. In addition, it has complete coverage of the use, preparation and presentation of figures and tables and contains advice on grammar, punctuation and spelling. Contains sample papers so readers can see accurate as well as inaccurate examples.

Formal and Technical Writing.

Writing a Paper.

References and Quotations.

Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty.

Writing a Research Report.

Figures and Tables.

Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling.

Abbreviations and Numbers.

Typing and Presentation.

Appendices.

Bibliography.

Index.

Subject Areas: Psychology [JM]