Effective Writing in Psychology - Papers, Posters, and Presentations

Master the art of APA-style writing with this newly updated and accessible resource
 
The newly and thoroughly revised Third Edition of Effective Writing in Psychology: Papers, Posters, and Presentations offers compelling and comprehensive guidance to readers who want to create powerful and persuasive prose in a rigorous, scientific, and APA-compliant framework. Distinguished academics and authors Bernard and Agatha Beins walk readers through the foundational and advanced topics they must grasp to generate convincing and credible APA-stye writing.
 
The book combines an accessible and approachable guide to effective writing with the most current best practices from the 7th edition of the American Psychological Association's publication manual. New writers and experienced authors alike will benefit from Effective Writing in Psychology's descriptions of the most frequently used and important aspects of APA-style writing.
 
The authors minimize their use of technical jargon and include explanations of how to create effective posters, deliver high-quality oral presentations, and publish electronically. The book also includes:
* An up-to-date presentation of ethical, inclusive writing and proper use of modern pronouns
* Step-by-step guidance on the use of APA formatting in scholarly papers
* Explanations of how to create effective posters for poster sessions
* Descriptions of how to organize convincing and credible oral presentations that leave listeners and conference attendees impressed and edified
* The basics of creating and formatting electronic documents for publication on the web
 
Effective Writing in Psychology: Papers, Posters, and Presentations is an invaluable resource for psychology and social, and behavioral science students at any level. It also belongs on the bookshelves of practicing psychology professionals, researchers, and academics who would like to brush up on their technical writing abilities.

List of contents

Preface to the Third Edition xii
 
Preface to the Second Edition xiv
 
Preface to the First Edition xv
 
1 Writing Professionally 1
 
Introduction to Writing in Psychology 1
 
How Does Professional Writing Differ From Other Kinds of Writing? 3
 
Using APA Style 4
 
Making a Credible Argument 5
 
Different Types of Communication 6
 
Effective Communication 8
 
How to Begin 9
 
Part I Organizing and Developing Your Ideas and Writing 11
 
2 Formulating Your Ideas 13
 
Identifying Your Focal Question 13
 
Locating Relevant Sources 16
 
Recognizing Multiple Viewpoints 19
 
Ethical Writing 20
 
3 Assessing Your Sources 25
 
The Difference Between Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Literature 26
 
The Difference Between Popular and Scholarly Sources 27
 
Evaluating Sources 29
 
Evaluating Internet Sources 31
 
4 How to Conduct a Literature Search 39
 
Understanding the Purpose of a Literature Search 39
 
Understanding Library Resources 41
 
Using Article Databases 46
 
Using the internet 48
 
Using Sources to Find Sources 50
 
5 How to Read and Summarize a Journal Article 51
 
Understanding Journal Articles 51
 
Overview of the Research--the Abstract 53
 
Identifying the Issues--Introduction Section 53
 
Understanding What Was Done--Method Section 54
 
What Happened--Results Section 56
 
What It Means--Discussion Section 59
 
Where the Ideas Originated--References Section 61
 
Figuring out What It Means 61
 
6 Organizing a Paper 63
 
Organization 64
 
Using the Work of Others to Support Your Argument 66
 
Editing and Revising 71
 
Mechanics 73
 
7 Elements of Style 75
 
Recognizing the Importance of Grammar and Style 76
 
Choosing Effective Wording 78
 
Using Inclusive and Appropriate Language 81
 
Deciding on the Use of Technical Language 83
 
Avoiding Common Problems 84
 
Verb Forms 86
 
Spelling 88
 
Specific Word Use 88
 
8 Communicating Statistics 95
 
Importance of Understanding Statistics 95
 
Why Do We Use Statistics? 96
 
What Point Are You Trying to Make? 97
 
Understanding Your Numbers 99
 
Helping Readers Understand Your Statistics 101
 
Differentiating Results and Interpretations 104
 
Part II Preparing APA-Style Papers 105
 
9 Writing a Thesis or a Term Paper 107
 
Framework for Writing a Term Paper 107
 
Developing Your Idea 108
 
Organizing Your Paper Around the Central Questions 112
 
Finding Different Perspectives About Your Idea 114
 
Developing the Logic of Your Argument 117
 
10 The Introduction Section 121
 
Introducing the Topic 122
 
Different Approaches to Starting the Introduction 122
 
How to Begin 126
 
Reviewing What Others Have Already Done 126
 
Reasons for Reviewing the Literature 127
 
Clarifying Terms in the Research 128
 
Introducing Your Research: Generating a Hypothesis 129
 
11 The Method Section 131
 
Participants and Subjects 132
 
Materials and Apparatus 140
 
Procedure 142
 
Design 143
 
12 The Results Section 145
 
Providing a Good Ending 145
 
Your Hypotheses 146
 
Deciding What to Present 147
 
Reporting Significant and Nonsignificant Results 148
 
Marginally Significant Effects 150
 

About the author

Bernard C. Beins is Professor of Psychology at Ithaca College. He has received the Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching Award from the American Psychological Foundation. He was President of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, the Eastern Psychological Association, and the New England Psychological Association. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, the New England Psychological Association, and the Eastern Psychological Association. Agatha M. Beins is Associate Professor in Multicultural Women's and Gender Studies at Texas Woman's University. She is editor of the online open-access journal Films for the Feminist Classroom and coeditor of the anthology Women's Studies for the Future: Foundations, Interrogations, Politics.

Summary

Master the art of APA-style writing with this newly updated and accessible resource

The newly and thoroughly revised Third Edition of Effective Writing in Psychology: Papers, Posters, and Presentations offers compelling and comprehensive guidance to readers who want to create powerful and persuasive prose in a rigorous, scientific, and APA-compliant framework. Distinguished academics and authors Bernard and Agatha Beins walk readers through the foundational and advanced topics they must grasp to generate convincing and credible APA-stye writing.

The book combines an accessible and approachable guide to effective writing with the most current best practices from the 7th edition of the American Psychological Association's publication manual. New writers and experienced authors alike will benefit from Effective Writing in Psychology's descriptions of the most frequently used and important aspects of APA-style writing.

The authors minimize their use of technical jargon and include explanations of how to create effective posters, deliver high-quality oral presentations, and publish electronically. The book also includes:
* An up-to-date presentation of ethical, inclusive writing and proper use of modern pronouns
* Step-by-step guidance on the use of APA formatting in scholarly papers
* Explanations of how to create effective posters for poster sessions
* Descriptions of how to organize convincing and credible oral presentations that leave listeners and conference attendees impressed and edified
* The basics of creating and formatting electronic documents for publication on the web

Effective Writing in Psychology: Papers, Posters, and Presentations is an invaluable resource for psychology and social, and behavioral science students at any level. It also belongs on the bookshelves of practicing psychology professionals, researchers, and academics who would like to brush up on their technical writing abilities.

Product details

• Authors: Beins, Agatha M Beins, Agatha M. Beins, Agatha M. (Rutgers University Beins, Bc Beins, Bernard Beins, Bernard C Beins, Bernard C. Beins, Bernard C. (Ithaca College Beins, Bernard C. Beins Beins
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781119722885
• ISBN: 978-1-119-72288-5
• No. of pages: 320
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Basic principles; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Psychologie, Wissenschaftliche Arbeit, Schreiben, Psychology, Einführung in die Psychologie, Psychologische Methoden, Forschung u. Statistik, Psychological Methods, Research & Statistics, Introductions to Psychology