Effective Writing in Psychology. Bernard C. Beins

      

      Table of Contents

      1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright Page

      4  Dedication Page

      5  Preface to the Third Edition

      6  Preface to the Second Edition

      7  Preface to the First Edition Organization of This Book Features Acknowledgments

      8  1 Writing Professionally Introduction to Writing in Psychology How Does Professional Writing Differ From Other Kinds of Writing? Using APA Style Making a Credible Argument Different Types of Communication Effective Communication How to Begin

      9  Part I: Organizing and Developing Your Ideas and Writing 2 Formulating Your Ideas Identifying Your Focal Question Locating Relevant Sources Recognizing Multiple Viewpoints Ethical Writing 3 AssessingYour Sources The Difference Between Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Literature The Difference Between Popular and Scholarly Sources Evaluating Sources Evaluating Internet Sources 4 How to Conduct a Literature Search Understanding the Purpose of a Literature Search Understanding Library Resources Using Article Databases Using the internet Using Sources to Find Sources 5 How to Read and Summarize a Journal Article Understanding Journal Articles Overview of the Research—the Abstract Identifying the Issues—Introduction Section Understanding What Was Done—Method Section What Happened—Results Section What It Means—Discussion Section Where the Ideas Originated—References Section Figuring out What It Means 6 Organizing a Paper Organization Using the Work of Others to Support Your Argument Editing and Revising Mechanics 7 Elements of Style Recognizing the Importance of Grammar and Style Choosing Effective Wording Using Inclusive and Appropriate Language Deciding on the Use of Technical Language Avoiding Common Problems Verb Forms Spelling Specific Word Use 8 Communicating Statistics Importance of Understanding Statistics Why Do We Use Statistics? What Point Are You Trying to Make? Understanding Your Numbers Helping Readers Understand Your Statistics Differentiating Results and Interpretations

      10  Part II: Preparing APA‐Style Papers 9 Writing a Thesis or a Term Paper Framework for Writing a Term Paper Developing Your Idea Organizing Your Paper Around the Central Questions Finding Different Perspectives About Your Idea Developing the