Effective Writing in Psychology

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The second edition of Effective Writing in Psychology helpsusers produce crisp scientific communication, form conciseunambiguous arguments, and render technical information clear andcomprehensible. The new edition incorporates the latest guidelinescontained within the 6th edition of the APAPublication Manual. * Clear guidelines on effective writing illustrate how togenerate strong and compelling prose, even when the writing is notaimed at a research audience * Incorporates changes to the guidelines contained in the6th edition of the APA publication manual * Includes material on how to adapt APA style for posterpresentations using PowerPoint, and for oral presentations * Contains a new section on using the Internet to presentresearch papers and a new chapter on conducting a literaturesearch, to guide students through databases, keywords, sources, andconnections between articles * Highlights methods for selecting a research topic andorganizing papers * Features a sample manuscript showing common deviations fromcorrect APA style and a version demonstrating appropriate use ofAPA style

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Bernard C. Beins

Themen in »Effective Writing in Psychology«

Einführung in die Psychologie Introductions to Psychology Psychological Methods, Research & Statistics Psychologie Psychologische Methoden, Forschung u. Statistik Psychology

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"This is an excellent book, which will prove valuable tomany readers in different settings, not just students oreducators." (Nursing Times, 4 December 2012) "All first-year students would benefit from this text whenwriting their first paper, poster and presentation, regardless oftheir writing background." (Times Higher EducationSupplement, 8 November 2012) "This is an excellent book, which will prove valuable to manyreaders in different settings, not just students or educators. Theparameters that govern a paper or presentation related topsychology are beautifully outlined here, and the guidelinesoffered could not be clearer." (Nursing Times.net, December2012) This book is a clear, comprehensive step-by-step guide that will bewonderfully useful for student writers at all stages of thepsychology major. Beins and Beins have produced a wonderfulhandbook for students; I imagine this is a book that many of themwill hold on to and refer to throughout their academic years. -Suzanne Baker, James Madison University This comprehensive book will be a resource that psychology studentswill keep for future reference. From organizing ideas towriting in APA style, from writing empirical reports to presentingposters, this helpful book guides students through the conventionsof psychological writing. -Beth Morling, University of Delaware Effective Writing in Psychology strikes an effective, accessiblebalance between psychology students' need to learn thetechnical aspects of scientific writing and the recognition thatscientific writing need not be dull and lifeless. Barney and AgathaBeins care about students and about good writing; that care showsin this fine student manual. -Ken Keith, University of San Diego
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