Undergraduate Writing in Psychology

Thisthird edition features newwriting samples, including a full-length literature review and full-length scientific research paper,and new guidance to reflect the seventh edition of thePublication Manual of the American PsychologicalAssociation. Thisaccessible, practical guide to undergraduate writingtakes the readerstepbystepthrough 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 self-quiz a sample grading rubric that an instructor might use example reference formats and several before-and-after writing samples showing marked-up changes. Bonus guidanceis given for communicating effectivelywith instructors andpreparing conference posters.