The psychologist's companion : a guide to scientific writing for students and researchers /
Robert J. Sternberg ; chapter 5 was contributed by Richard C. Sherman and Beth Dietz-Uhler ; chapter 7 and appendix B were contributed by Chris Leach.
- 4th ed.
- Cambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2003.
- vii, 301 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-270) and index.
Introduction; 1. Eight common misconceptions about psychology papers; 2. Steps in writing the library research paper; 3. Steps in writing the experimental research paper; 4. Rules for writing the psychology paper; 5. Internet resources; 6. Commonly misused words; 7. American Psychological Association guidelines for psychology papers; 8. Guidelines for data presentation; 9. References for the psychology paper; 10. Standards for evaluating the psychology paper; 11. Submitting a paper to a journal; 12. How to win acceptances from psychology journals: Twenty-one tips for better writing; 13. Writing a grant or contract proposal; 14. How to find a book publisher; 15. Writing a lecture; 16. Article writing 101; Appendix A. A sample psychology paper; Appendix B. Writing for British and European journals; Index.