How To Write in Psychology: A Student Guide

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Wiley, 2009 - Psychology - 242 pages
Through the use of clearly defined instructions and examples, How to Write in Psychology is a concise and comprehensive guide for the well-prepared student on the principles of writing essays and research papers for psychology.
  • Presents everything the well-prepared student needs to know about the principles and practice of writing for psychology
  • Compares and contrasts the different writing requirements and techniques for essays and research reports in psychology
  • Offers advice on constructing figures and producing properly formatted graphs and tables
  • Includes exercises to improve grammar, style, and critical awareness
  • Provides checklists, tips for getting started, and examples of a properly written essay and lab report

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Contents

Cartoons
6
Writing the Essay
15
Preliminaries to Writing the Lab Report
42
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About the author (2009)

Dr. John R. Beech is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Leicester. He has authored many journal articles and has written or co-edited several books, including The Psychological Assessment of Reading, Assessment in Neuropsychology, and Assessment in Speech and Language Therapy.

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