Writing for PsychologyWriting for Psychology offers a concise, yet thorough guide to successful writing for psychology courses. This theoretically grounded resource covers experimental laboratory reports, term papers (non-experimental research reports), essay exams, and oral presentations. Samples explain effective note taking, annotation of research materials, the keeping of reading-response and research logs, and methods of varying written style. The book also includes a section on dealing with the most common errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling as well as a concise guide to APA style. |
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Writing Techniques to Increase Learning | 5 |
Predrafting Drafting | 23 |
Writing Experimental Laboratory Reports | 43 |
Copyright | |
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