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Undergraduate Writing in Psychology: Learning to Tell the Scientific Story,Used
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This third edition features new writing samples, including a fulllength literature review and fulllength scientific research paper, and new guidance to reflect the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.This accessible, practical guide to undergraduate writing takes the reader step by step through the process of developing research questions or theses, conducting literature searches, analyzing and synthesizing the literature, writing the paper, and more. Students will learn how to analyze and organize ideas for literature reviews, as well as how to prepare each section of a scientific research paper (introduction, method, results, discussion).This updated edition is full of: advice and resources, including a checklist and selfquiz; a sample grading rubric that an instructor might use; example reference formats; and several beforeandafter writing samples showing markedup changes. Bonus guidance is given for communicating effectively with instructors and preparing conference posters.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Undergraduate Writing in Psychology'? A: 'Undergraduate Writing in Psychology' primarily focuses on guiding students through the process of writing in the field of psychology, emphasizing how to develop research questions, conduct literature searches, and write scientific papers.
- Q: What edition is this book, and what updates does it include? A: This is the third edition of the book, which includes new writing samples, updated guidance consistent with the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, and additional resources like checklists and self-quizzes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by R. Eric Landrum.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 172 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as developing research questions, writing literature reviews, structuring scientific papers, and effective communication with instructors.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in psychology writing? A: Yes, this book is designed to be accessible and practical, making it suitable for beginners and undergraduate students in psychology.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on August 4, 2020.
- Q: Does the book provide examples of writing? A: Yes, it includes several before-and-after writing samples that illustrate marked-up changes and improvements.
- Q: What additional resources does the book offer? A: The book offers advice and resources such as a sample grading rubric, example reference formats, and guidance for preparing conference posters.