The Principles of Writing in Psychology (Bloomsbury Study Skills, 6)

Most people experience some difficulty with writing formal or technical papers. Students, in particular, can experience problems with the requirements of writing papers in psychology. This book is a comprehensive companion to the entire writing process, covering: · thinking analytically and critically · taking notes · organizing information and ideas · preparing and planning · writing drafts and editing It emphasizes the principles and logic underlying the thinking and writing process, so that these may be applied to a range of essays, literature reviews and research reports. The book also includes advice and guidance on the reporting of statistics, and on the design, preparation, and use of figures and tables to illustrate research results. It also includes reference material on grammar, punctuation, spelling, abbreviations, and on typing and presentation. For ease of finding relevant material it is organized into parts that relate to various aspects of writing and types of papers, and includes internal cross-references, a checklist of the writing process and examples of good and bad research reports. The Principles of Writing in Psychology is suitable for use at all levels of study and beyond. It is consistent with the 5th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association but also covers deviations from this and includes material not included in the manual. T.R. SMYTH held academic appointments at many of Australia's foremost universities, including Charles Sturt University, the University of Adelaide, Flinders University and the University of Canberra. He also authored The Psychology Thesis: Research and Coursework and Writing in Psychology: A Student Guide . The Principles Of Writing In Psychology Can Be Used At All Levels Of Study And Will Also Be Of Value For Your Future Career. While Consistent With The 5th Edition Of The Publication Manual Of The American Psychological Association, This Book Incorporates Additional Material. It Offers Guidance On Student Papers And Theses As Well As Manuscripts Written For Publication. The Guidance Is Applicable Not Just To Students In The Uk And Usa, But To Other Countries As Well.--jacket. Thinking And Writing -- Scientific Writing -- Style -- Academic Standards -- Evaluating Sources -- Citing Sources -- Quotations -- The Reference List -- Writing A Paper -- Drafts And Editing -- An Overview Of Essays And Literature Reviews -- Preparation For And Planning Of A Paper -- Writing An Essay Or Literature Review -- An Overview Of A Research Report -- Preparation And Planning Of A Research Report -- Writing A Research Report -- Reporting Statistics -- Using Figures And Tables -- Preparing Figures And Tables -- Qualitative Research Reports -- Grammar -- Punctuation -- Spelling And Capitalization -- Abbreviations And Numbers -- Typing And Presentation -- Marketing Papers. T.r. Smyth. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 355-356) And Index. This book is a ... companion to the entire writing process. It emphasizes the principles and logic underlying thinking and writing, so that these can be applied to a range of writing tasks. [This book] can be used at all levels of study and will also be of value for your future career. While consistent with the 5th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, this book incorporates additional material. It offers guidance on student papers and theses as well as manuscripts written for publication. The guidance is applicable not just to students in the UK and USA, but to other countries as well.-Back cover