Making Sense Psychology

Northey, Margot

Timney, Brian

Oxford University Press

Making Sense in Psychology and the Life Sciences combines the composition guidelines associated with the Making Sense series, while addressing the particular needs of psychology and life science students. It explains how to: conduct library research, including computer searches; develop a topic; take reliable notes, and organize information and arguments; write an essay, research a paper, lab report, or honours thesis; prepare papers using the APA Manual (5th ed.) guidelines; use sources and quotations; present tables and figures; document references; write tests and examinations; avoid common errors in grammar and usage; and meet ethical standards in scientific research and writing.

Making Sense in Psychology and the Life Sciences (Making Sense Series)

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Psychology & Counseling

OUP Canada

Designed specifically for students in psychology and the life sciences, the useful guide outlines the basic principles of grammar, punctuation, usage, style, and documentation.

Making Sense - A Student's Guide to Research and Writing

The |IMaking Sense series comprises five concise, readable guides to research and writing for use by students at all levels of undergraduate study. Designed especially for students in psychology and the life sciences, including biology and zoology, this book outlines the general principles of style, grammar, and usage, while covering such issues as how to prepare papers using APA guidelines, how to write research proposals and honors theses, and how to use graphic presentation software when giving an oral presentation. This edition has new material on evaluating Internet sources and avoiding plagiarism, as well as new and updated examples.

Making Sense: A Student's Guide to Research and Writing in Psychology and the Life Sciences

A new addition to the best-selling Making Sense series, Making Sense in Psychology is an indispensable research and writing guide for students in psychology. Specifically designed to help psychology students gather information about the kinds of topics they will encounter in their courses, this book offers up-to-date, detailed information on writing essays, research proposals, and lab reports; conducting research; evaluating Internet sources; APA guidelines; avoiding plagiarism; studying for tests and exams; delivering oral presentations; and more. Maintaining the same clear, straightforward style of the other books in the series, this comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for students throughout their academic careers and beyond. FEATURES A clear and concise approach. With over twenty-five years of proven success, the Making Sense series is known for its clear and concise approach to research and writing in all areas of undergraduate study. Student-friendly language. The accessible writing style allows readers to use this book as either a quick and casual reference or as a text that can easily be read from cover to cover. Practical advice. Through a rich variety of examples, the book helps students overcome common pitfalls in grammar, style, punctuation, and usage. Rich visual content. A fresh, modern layout, with visuals tailored to topics in psychology, actively engages students in the material. Engaging learning and review tools. In order to help students grasp the material, the book incorporates helpful pedagogical features including chapter outlines and overviews; Internet icons; writing checklists and a list of common proofreading symbols and abbreviations; an end-of-text glossary; and practical appendices providing a "catchlist" of misused words and phrases, suggestions and strategies for writing examinations, and tips on how to write a proper résumé or letter of application. Current information. Up-to-date, in-depth information--including the latest guidelines for APA style documentation and referencing--ensures that students are well-equipped with the knowledge they will need to communicate successfully. A strong emphasis on the research and writing process. In-depth coverage on how to prepare scientific writing, along with three sample documents--a research paper, a lab report, and a research proposal--provides students with a thorough guide to researching and writing in the field. Coverage of important ethical issues. In order to stress the importance of maintaining academic integrity, the book places the issue of scholarly ethics into a broader context through various historical and contemporary examples. A stand-alone chapter on presentations and seminars. The book argues that all students--even those who struggle with public speaking--can give a good presentation by following a few simple rules, the two most important of these being good preparation and good organization. This chapter also covers PowerPoint and poster presentations.

Making Sense in Psychology: A Student's Guide to Research and Writing

The Making Sense series offers clear, concise guides to research and writing for students at all levels of undergraduate study. Designed especially for students in psychology, this volume outlines general principles of style, grammar, and punctuation while also covering issues such as how to conduct academic research in psychology, how to write essays and short assignments, how to document sources, and how to give an oral presentation. Revisions to the second edition of Making Sense in Psychology include a chapter re-ordering to help the book better match the writing process. It includes comprehensive coverage of new developments in technology-based research and writing, discussing information managers, databases, and outlining software. The APA section has been revised to be completely up to date.

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Making Sense Psychology

Making Sense in Psychology and the Life Sciences (Making Sense Series)

Making Sense - A Student's Guide to Research and Writing

Making Sense: A Student's Guide to Research and Writing in Psychology and the Life Sciences

Making Sense in Psychology: A Student's Guide to Research and Writing

Making Sense in Psychology: A Student's Guide to Research and Writing