How To Write in Psychology: A Student Guide - Hardcover

Beech, John R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1405156937 ISBN 13: 9781405156936

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell, 2008

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Through the use of clearly defined instructions and examples, How to Write in Psychology is a concise and comprehensive guide for the well-prepared student on the principles of writing essays and research papers for psychology.

• Presents everything the well-prepared student needs to know about the principles and practice of writing for psychology
• Compares and contrasts the different writing requirements and techniques for essays and research reports in psychology
• Offers advice on constructing figures and producing properly formatted graphs and tables
• Includes exercises to improve grammar, style, and critical awareness
• Provides checklists, tips for getting started, and examples of a properly written essay and lab report

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Dr. John R. Beech is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Leicester. He has authored many journal articles and has written or co-edited several books, including The Psychological Assessment of Reading, Assessment in Neuropsychology, and Assessment in Speech and Language Therapy.

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How to Write in Psychology is a comprehensive and highly informative guide to the unique writing requirements of psychology. Filled with practical, clearly defined instructions and examples, this timely text includes everything the well-prepared student needs to know about the principles and practice of writing for psychology.

In addition to differentiating between the requirements for writing essays and preparing research reports, the text lays out helpful tricks to manage time and stay on track during writing assignments. There are exercises and a series of practical tips to get you started on the path to constructing a cohesive essay that will be interesting and thought provoking for your audience.

Written in an engaging and informal style, How to Write in Psychology is an essential reference and the perfect writing companion for anyone pursuing a psychology degree.

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How to Write in Psychology is a comprehensive and highly informative guide to the unique writing requirements of psychology. Filled with practical, clearly defined instructions and examples, this timely text includes everything the well-prepared student needs to know about the principles and practice of writing for psychology.

In addition to differentiating between the requirements for writing essays and preparing research reports, the text lays out helpful tricks to manage time and stay on track during writing assignments. There are exercises and a series of practical tips to get you started on the path to constructing a cohesive essay that will be interesting and thought provoking for your audience.

Written in an engaging and informal style, How to Write in Psychology is an essential reference and the perfect writing companion for anyone pursuing a psychology degree.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1405156937
• ISBN 13: 9781405156936
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 256
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