An essential guide for all writers on the discipline of psychology, this clear-cut, hands-on book shows how to research and write in psychology as well as improve one's overall writing ability. Provides users with a comprehensive reference source on how to research and write papers—including how to conduct research in psychology, how to find information on topics related to psychology, and how to incorporate citations, and presents a thorough review of writing basics and formatting instructions. Comes in three parts—Part I: "A Handbook of Style for Psychology" details writing as communication, writing competently, formats in APA style, and citing sources in APA style; Part II: "Conducting Research in Psychology" explains how to organize the research process, library research, the Internet and distance learning; Part III: "Writing Assignments" offers a critical examination of psychological literature, and explores traditional research papers, experimental research proposals and papers, ethics papers, and genograms. Includes new writing exercises that deal with the special challenges of distance learning, extrasensory perception, and more. For psychologists and those writing about the field.

The Psychology Student Writer's Manual (2nd Edition)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Garrison, Stephen M.

Scott Ph.D., Jill M.

Koch Ph.D., Russell

Scott, Greg M.

Psychology & Counseling

Pearson

This collection of recent, opposing articles on 21 of the most talked-about topics in world politics offers readers a way to tie together theory and concepts with today's headlines. Its informative yet provocative readings encourage discussions, questions, and analytical and critical thought. A seven-part organization covers complexities under the headings of: Global Community, Democracy in the World, Terrorism and Response, Nuclear Weapons and NATO, International Conflict Resolution, International Political Economy, and Environment and Health. MARKET: For anyone interested in international relations, global issues, and world politics.

21 Debated: Issues in World Politics (2nd Edition)

Politics & Social Sciences

Jones Jr. Ph.D., Randal J.

Furmanski Ph.D., Louis

Politics & Government

Choices: An American Government Reader

Addison-Wesley

This manual provides the user with the necessary skills to successfully write argumentatively. While focusing on instruction of the basics of grammar and style and on research techniques, it also includes a concise history of philosophy. The topics covered in this manual include writing to communicate, grammar and style, organizing the research process, formats for writing papers, citing sources, the principles of argument and writing sound arguments, and writing ethics papers and personal ethics statements. For business communication writers who need instruction on argumentative and/or persuasive writing.

The Philosophy Student Writer's Manual (2nd Edition)

Graybosch Ph.D., Anthony J.

Philosophy

This book is designed to teach users how to conduct criminal justice research and write papers in the discipline. It includes coverage of the writing process and the mechanics of writing, how to conduct research and cite sources, and guidelines for writing several different types of common criminal justice papers. Up-to-date information on criminal justice research on the World Wide Web offers readers current strategies and resources for Internet research. For anyone conducting research and/or producing writing in the criminal justice field.

The 'criminal Justice Writer's Manual

Johnson, William A.

Rettig, Richard P.

Legal Theory & Systems

PRENTICE/HALL

Organized to correspond to most American government books and designed to provide a plethora of discussion topics, this volume features 42 recent, pro/con articles on 21 of the most controversial issues in American Politics. Complete with headnotes and discussion questions, the volume spurs readers to debate issues independently or through research. The authors provide opposing views on issues including democracy and the constitution, rights and liberties, the political process, government institutions, and issues in public policy. For those interested in American political issues.

21 Debated: Issues in American Politics (2nd Edition)

Gatch, Loren

Brief, yet comprehensive, this user-friendly text/reference provides history students with practical advice about how to improve their writing and study skills while learning about history. It presents the discipline of history as a very relevant social science, demystifies the writing process, lessens students' anxiety over library research, and reviews the rudimentary skills necessary for “surviving” a college history course. It offers guides to preparing different types of history papers and features fun and interesting creative writing exercises that invite students into the world of writing history in unique ways that are more enjoyable than traditional approaches.

The History Student Writer's Manual

History

Hellstern, Mark

Americas

Examine qualitative research as evidence-based stories of social life. Doing Qualitative Research shows how qualitative research is evidence-based stories of our social life. By the time readers complete this book, they will be able to conduct their own research and understand the pleasures and perils of qualitative research. This text is ideal for classes in disciplines such as cultural studies, anthropology, political science, ethnic studies, women and gender studies, the media, journalism and communications, organizational behavior, and more. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers should be able to: As

Doing Qualitative Research: Designs, Methods, and Techniques

Garner, Roberta M

Sociology

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<li> Assess others' research and develop their own research </li>
<li> Understand the scientific method, broadly defined and adapted to understanding human beings </li>
<li> Analyze with a critical and reflexive style of research — readers should understand how their own lives affect how others are seen </li>
<li> Link theory and research </li>
<li> Understand the macro-micro linkages created by qualitative research </li> </ul>

Social Sciences

For any introductory or advanced sociology course where students are required to complete a number of research and writing assignments. This comprehensive manual helps students at any level learn how to research and write in sociology, and to improve their writing ability in general.

The Sociology Student Writer's Manual

Johnson Jr., William A.

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