Effective Writing in Psychology : Papers, Posters, and Presentations
Effective Writing in Psychology : Papers, Posters, and Presentations
- ISBN 13:
9781405158794
- ISBN 10:
1405158794
- Edition: 1st
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 03/01/2008
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
- Newer Edition
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Summary
Writing and communication skills are invaluable tools for both students and professionals in the field of psychology. This book helps users to generate crisp scientific communication in psychology. The book aids students, writers, and speakers at all levels refine their skills by guiding them at every stage of the process. In a practical and accessible way, the authors teach readers how to make concise, unambiguous arguments; document their sources; and render technical information clear and comprehensible. Including the standards of writing found in the Publication Manual for the American Psychological Association, this book Focuses on principles of good writing as well as writing in APA style Offers tips on creating poster presentations, giving talks, writing for internet publishing, and making presentations to institutional review boards (IRBs) Highlights methods for selecting a research topic and for organizing papers Provides a separate section on how to communicate statistics