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| Genre/Form: | Guide (Descripteur de forme) |
|---|---|
| Material Type: | Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Robert J Sternberg; Beth Dietz-Uhler; Chris Leach |
| ISBN: | 0521821231 9780521821230 0521528062 9780521528061 |
| OCLC Number: | 51655429 |
| Description: | vii, 301 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Contents: | Eight common misconceptions about psychology papers -- Steps in writing the library research paper -- Steps in writing the experimental research paper -- Rules for writing the psychology paper -- Using the Internet to aid the research process -- Commonly misused words -- American Psychological Association guidelines for psychology papers -- Guidelines for data presentation -- References for the psychology paper -- Standards for evaluating the psychology paper -- Submitting a paper to a journal -- How to win acceptances from psychology journals: twenty-nine tips for better writing -- Writing a grant or contract proposal -- How to find a book publisher -- Writing a lecture -- Article writing 101 -- Appendix A. Sample psychology paper -- Appendix B. Writing for British and European journals. |
| Responsibility: | Robert J. Sternberg ; chapter 5 was contributed by Richard C. Sherman and Beth Dietz-Uhler ; chapter 7 and appendix B were contributed by Chris Leach. |
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This is a definitive guide to scientific writing for students and researchers.
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"An extremely useful book for undergraduates that provides the basics for writing psychology papers." Choice "This book provides a wealth of useful information on professional writing that will be of substantial assistance to student and graduate professional alike." The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease Read more...
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