APA Style Simplified Writing in Psychology, Education, Nursing, and Sociology [Hardcover]

• Demonstrates how to write objective scientific research papers using interesting prose
• Incorporates guidelines from the 6^th edition of the APA publication manual
• Explores how to develop ideas, connect them to what others have written, and express them clearly
• Discusses the differences between written, oral, and poster presentations and offers instructions for applying APA style to each

Acknowledgments xi

1 Writing Professionally 1

How Does Professional Writing Differ From Other Kinds of Writing? 2

Using APA Style 3

Making a Credible Argument 5

Different Types of Communication 6

Effective Communication 8

Establishing Good Writing Habits 9

Ethical Writing 10

2 Elements of Style 15

Recognizing the Importance of Good Grammar and Style 16

Choosing Effective Wording 17

Using Inclusive and Appropriate Language 19

Deciding on the Use of Technical Language 20

Avoiding Common Problems 21

Verb Forms 24

Spelling 25

Specific Word Use 25

3 The Introduction Section 32

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