How to Write Psychology Papers, 2/E
Les Parrott, III, Seattle Pacific University

ISBN-10: 0321044665
ISBN-13: 9780321044662

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 1999
Format: Paper; 144 pp
Published: 08/15/1998

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This brief, accessible supplement for any psychology course where writing is emphasized includes everything from “overcoming paper panic,” using the library, the APA documentation style, and inclusive language. This inexpensive alternative to the APA publication manual serves as a ready reference, enabling students to easily look up specific issues.

  • Provides a useful guide for writing psychology papers.
  • Can be read independently or in conjunction with an introductory psychology text.
  • Handy reference tool for exploring specific writing issues.
  • Helps students overcome their writing concerns.

  • Updated APA format.
  • Expanded section on plagiarism.
  • Entire new chapter on using and referencing the Internet.



Preface.

I.BECOMING A BETTER WRITER.

 1.Overcoming Paper Panic.

 2.Tools of the Writer’s Trade.

 3.The Secret to Successful Writing.

II.THE WRITING PROCESS.

 4.Choosing a Topic.

 5.Using the Library.

 6.Using the Internet without Wasting Your Time.

 7.Preparing a Working Reference List.

 8.Outlining the Paper.

 9.Writing the First Draft.

10.Avoiding Plagiarism.

11.Rewriting and the Final Draft.

12.Learning from Your Writing.

III.UNDERSTANDING AND USING APA STYLE.

13.What Is APA Style?

14.Title Page.

15.Abstract.

16.Text.

17.References.

18.Tables and Figures.

IV. A FEW ELEMENTS OF WRITING WELL.

19.The Elements of Grammar.

20.The Elements of Punctuation.

21.The Elements of Usage.

22.The Elements of Spelling.

23.The Elements of Inclusive Language.

24.A Final Word.

Appendix A: Submitting a Paper for Publication.

Appendix B: Journals Related to Psychology.

Index.

For Introductory Psychology


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