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Writing with Style APA Style for Social Work

by: Szuchman, Lenore T.; Thomlison, Barbara

Writing with Style APA Style for Social Work

by: Szuchman, Lenore T.; Thomlison, Barbara

ISBN 13:
9780534621827
ISBN 10:
0534621821
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 06/02/2003
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Summary

1. Writing with Style. 2. Ethics and Writing. 3. General Writing Techniques. 4. Writing an Introduction. 5. Writing the Literature Review. 6. Writing the Method Section. 7. Writing the Results Section. 8. Writing the Discussion Section. 9. Writing the Abstract. 10. Listing References. 11. Preparing the Title Page and Formatting Your Manuscript. 12. Grammar and Punctuation Matters. 13. Polishing the Paper. 14. Preparing a Poster Presentation. Appendices. References. Index.

Writing With Style

(6)

The Stylistic Distinction

(2)

Getting Started

(2)

An Exception

(2)

Ethics and Writing

(8)

Using Exact Words and Sentence Structure

(1)

Changing Words and Sentence Structure

(2)

Changing the Format

(1)

Borrowing and Recycling Ideas

(2)

Technical Phrases and Attribution

(1)

The Internet

(2)

General Writing Techniques

(16)

Referring to Other Authors

(2)

Words and Phrases to Collect

(2)

Words and Phrases to Avoid

(2)

Informal Language and Slang

(10)

Writing an Introduction

(10)

What Was Done and Why

(2)

Relevance of the Research Question

(7)

Writing the Literature Review

(14)

What Has Been Written or Researched?

(1)

Reviewing the Empirical Literature

(1)

Appraising the Literature

(2)

Synthesizing the Literature

(1)

Organizing the Literature Review

(1)

Use Headings

(7)

Writing the Method Section

(18)

Organization

(1)

Participants

(4)

Materials and Measures

(2)

Procedure

(2)

Remember Your Audience

(9)

Writing the Results Section

(16)

Statistics

(7)

Useful Rules

(9)

Writing the Discussion Section

(16)

Discussion of the Results

(1)

Implications for Theory, Research, and/or Practice

(1)

Limitations and Directions for Future Research

(12)

Writing the Abstract

105

(10)

Contents

107

(1)

Style

108

(7)

Listing References

115

(12)

Word Processing Tips

116

(1)

Alphabetizing

116

(1)

Journal Article Reference

117

(2)

Chapter in an Edited Book

119

(1)

An Authored Book

120

(1)

Electronic References

121

(1)

References in the Body of the Manuscript

122

(5)

Preparing the Title Page and Formatting Your Manuscript

127

(8)

Writing a Title

127

(2)

Elements of the Title Page

129

(1)

Formatting

130

(5)

Grammar and Punctuation Matters

135

(12)

Parallel Construction

135

(1)

Half-Empty Comparisons

136

(1)

Agreement Between Subject and Verb

137

(1)

Agreement Between Noun and Pronoun

138

(1)

Run-on Sentence or Comma Splice

138

(2)

Colons with Lists

140

(1)

Comma Before and (and Sometimes or)

140

(1)

A Comma When You Need a Breath

141

(1)

Important Differences Between People and Things

141

(6)

Polishing the Paper

147

(8)

Step 1: Rewrite and Revise

147

(4)

Step 2: Edit and Rewrite

151

(1)

Step 3: Proofread (Not a Rewrite)

152

(1)

Final Touches

153

(2)

Preparing a Poster Presentation

155

(14)

What Is a Poster Session?

155

(2)

Components of the Poster

157

(3)

Preparing the Poster

160

(2)

Preparing Yourself

162

(2)

APPENDIXES

A: Sample Research Report/Proposal Outline

164

(1)

B: Sample Theoretical/Concept Review Paper Outline

165

(1)

C: Sample Title Page for a Journal Manuscript

166

(1)

D: Sample Abstract Page

167

(2)

References

169

(2)

Index

171

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