Psychologist S Companion A Guide To Scientific Writing For Students And Researchers

The topics of this revised and updated definitive guide to scientific writing for students and researchers include misconceptions about psychology papers; steps in writing library research papers; steps in writing experimental research papers; rules for writing psychology papers; commonly misused words; Internet resources; and American Psychological Association guidelines for psychology papers. Additional topics include guidelines for data presentation; references for psychology papers; standards for evaluating psychology papers; submitting papers to journals; how to win acceptances of papers by psychology journals; finding book publishers; writing lectures; and writing articles. Previous Edition Hb (1993): 0-521-45123-X Previous Edition Pb (1993): 0-521-45756-4

The Psychologist's Companion is intended for students as well as young professionals and writers at all stages of their careers seeking inspiration and guidelines for better scientific writing. This book is also a resource for researchers in related fields. It has been comprehensively updated, revised, and extended for its fifth edition and includes the latest style guidelines of the American Psychological Association's Publication Manual (sixth edition, 2009) as well as chapters encompassing the entire research process from doing literature research and planning an experiment to writing the paper. It features new chapters on literature research; ethics; and generating, evaluating, and selling ideas. The Psychologist's Companion also provides information on writing book proposals, grant proposals, and lectures.

This is a comprehensive, readable guide for career success in academic psychology, including writing, speaking, and even finding a publisher.

Tailored for all levels, this updated classic equips psychology students with the tools needed to clearly articulate complex ideas, navigate the nuances of APA style, and succeed in academic and professional endeavors. Whether drafting a first research paper or preparing for publication, this guide is an indispensable companion on the journey to mastering psychological communication. New to the fourth edition: • Integration of APA 7th edition style updates • Expanded reference materials, including the latest in citation practices for websites and other online resources • Enhanced advice on using gender-neutral language and writing inclusively about sexual orientation • Annotated student paper examples following the updated APA format • New exercises at the end of chapters to refine and test writing skills • Updated list of psychology journals

Written by highly experienced researchers and authors, this practical workbook demystifies the research process for nursing students and practitioners. Fully updated to incorporate recent technological developments, this new edition features a range of exercises to both challenge and support the budding nurse researcher.