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    <publisher>Cambridge University Press</publisher>
    <dateIssued>2003</dateIssued>
    <edition>4th ed.</edition>
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  <tableOfContents>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.</tableOfContents>
  <note type="statement of responsibility">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.</note>
  <note>Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-270) and index.</note>
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