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APA Style Simplified


APA Style Simplified

Writing in Psychology, Education, Nursing, and Sociology
1. Aufl.

von: Bernard C. Beins

27,99 €

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 22.03.2012
ISBN/EAN: 9781118289099
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 216

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This is a compact but comprehensive guide to writing clearly and effectively in APA style.<br /> <br /> <ul type="disc"> <li>Demonstrates how to write objective scientific research papers using interesting prose</li> <li>Incorporates guidelines from the 6<sup>th</sup> edition of the APA publication manual</li> <li>Explores how to develop ideas, connect them to what others have written, and express them clearly</li> <li>Discusses the differences between written, oral, and poster presentations and offers instructions for applying APA style to each</li> </ul>
<i>Preface</i> viii <p><i>Acknowledgments</i> xi</p> <p><b>1 Writing Professionally 1</b></p> <p><i>How Does Professional Writing Differ From Other Kinds of Writing?</i> 2</p> <p><i>Using APA Style</i> 3</p> <p><i>Making a Credible Argument</i> 5</p> <p><i>Different Types of Communication</i> 6</p> <p><i>Effective Communication</i> 8</p> <p><i>Establishing Good Writing Habits</i> 9</p> <p><i>Ethical Writing</i> 10</p> <p><b>2 Elements of Style 15</b></p> <p><i>Recognizing the Importance of Good Grammar and Style</i> 16</p> <p><i>Choosing Effective Wording</i> 17</p> <p><i>Using Inclusive and Appropriate Language</i> 19</p> <p><i>Deciding on the Use of Technical Language</i> 20</p> <p><i>Avoiding Common Problems</i> 21</p> <p><i>Verb Forms</i> 24</p> <p><i>Spelling</i> 25</p> <p><i>Specific Word Use</i> 25</p> <p><b>3 The Introduction Section 32</b></p> <p><i>Introducing the Topic</i> 33</p> <p><i>Different Approaches to Starting the Introduction</i> 34</p> <p><i>How to Begin</i> 38</p> <p><i>Reviewing the Literature</i> 38</p> <p><i>Introducing Your Research: Generating a Hypothesis</i> 40</p> <p><b>4 The Method Section 43</b></p> <p><i>Participants and Subjects</i> 44</p> <p><i>Materials and Apparatus</i> 52</p> <p><i>Procedure</i> 56</p> <p><i>Design</i> 58</p> <p><b>5 Communicating Statistics 59</b></p> <p><i>Why Do We Use Statistics?</i> 60</p> <p><i>What Point Are You Trying to Make?</i> 61</p> <p><i>Understanding Your Numbers</i> 63</p> <p><i>Helping Readers Understand Your Statistics</i> 65</p> <p><i>Differentiating Results and Interpretations</i> 68</p> <p><b>6 The Results Section 69</b></p> <p><i>Your Hypothesis</i> 70</p> <p><i>Deciding What to Present</i> 71</p> <p><i>APA Style and Presentation of Your Results</i> 74</p> <p><i>Creating Tables</i> 77</p> <p><i>Creating Figures</i> 82</p> <p><i>The Connection Between the Text and the Tables and Figures</i> 87</p> <p><i>The Difference Between Results and Discussion Sections</i> 87</p> <p><i>Some Final Points About Presenting Results</i> 88</p> <p><b>7 The Discussion Section 91</b></p> <p><i>Summarizing Your Results</i> 92</p> <p><i>Connecting Different Aspects of Your Results</i> 94</p> <p><i>Dealing With Nonsignificant Results</i> 95</p> <p><i>Comparing Your Results With Those of Others</i> 96</p> <p><i>Stating the Importance and Implications of Your Results</i> 97</p> <p><i>Acknowledging the Limitations of Your Study</i> 98</p> <p><b>8 References: Citations in the Text and the Reference List 100</b></p> <p><i>Citing References in the Text</i> 101</p> <p><i>Order of Citations in the Reference List</i> 105</p> <p><i>Using Your Word-Processing Program to Create the Citation</i> 105</p> <p><i>Examples of How Different Types of References Should Be Laid Out</i> 106</p> <p><b>9 Final Touches: The Abstract and Formatting Details 114</b></p> <p><i>The Abstract</i> 115</p> <p><i>Formatting Your Manuscript</i> 116</p> <p><b>10 Creating Poster Presentations 135</b></p> <p><i>Differentiating Visual and Written Communication</i> 135</p> <p><i>Reducing the Amount of Information</i> 136</p> <p><i>Visual Style</i> 137</p> <p><i>Your Behavior: The Ethic of a Poster Session</i> 142</p> <p><i>Creating Your Poster Using PowerPoint</i>® 144</p> <p><b>11 Giving Oral Presentations 152</b></p> <p><i>The Difference Between Oral and Written English</i> 152</p> <p><i>Adapting APA Style to Oral Presentations</i> 156</p> <p><i>Preparing for Your Talk</i> 157</p> <p><i>Creating Graphics for Your Presentation</i> 159</p> <p><i>Giving the Presentation</i> 160</p> <p><b>12 Sharing Your Work Electronically 163</b></p> <p><i>New Capabilities in Electronic Sharing</i> 164</p> <p><i>Using a Word Processor to Create Manuscripts for the Internet</i> 165</p> <p><i>Advantages of Internet Publishing Software</i> 167</p> <p><i>Publishing Your Poster on the Web</i> 169</p> <p><i>Uploading Your Manuscript to the Internet</i> 169</p> <p><i>Revisiting the Concept of Plagiarism</i> 170</p> <p><i>Appendix A: Example of APA-Style Manuscript with</i></p> <p><i>Common Errors</i> 171</p> <p><i>Appendix B: Corrected APA-Style Manuscript</i> 179</p> <p><i>References</i> 188</p> <p><i>Name Index</i> 195</p> <p><i>Subject Index</i> 198</p>
<p>''As with previous editions Browne et al have provided a comprehensive, contemporary and focussed A2 textbook which directly applies to the AQA specification. Via attention to the demands of the specification and reference to exam style questions the book is thoroughly usable and gives the reader clarity of purpose concerning the material. A balance is achieved between classic Sociology and up to date material, giving students the opportunity to recognise the relevance and importance of sociological investigations in today's society.''<br /> <b>David Morton, King Edward VI College, Stourbridge and examiner for AQA</b></p> <p>''This is an magnificent text. It won’t just be another text on A2 Sociology for students but will serve as the leader in the area. It has key concepts but with inspirational examples. It’s the best textbook I have ever read for AQA A2 for Sociology.''<br /> <b>Jason L. Powell, Coventry University</b></p> <p>''This is an outstanding addition to the range of resources now available to sociology students. Ken Brown and his colleagues represent the very best in sociology teaching and this text, now in its long-awaited second edition, should be on the shelves of all aspiring sociology students and their teachers.''<br /> <b>Dr Gerry Czerniawski, University of East London, A-level examiner and National Teaching</b> <b>Fellow</b></p>
<p><strong>Bernard C. (Barney) Beins</strong>, Ph.D., is professor and chair of psychology at Ithaca College. He is author of about 150 articles, chapters, books, and pedagogical material. He recently received the Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award from the American Psychological Foundation. He is author with his daughter Agatha of <em>Effective Writing in Psychology: Papers, Posters, and Presentations, 2nd Edition</em> (Wiley-Blackwell, 2012) and <em>Research Methods: A Tool for Life</em> (2008). He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the Eastern Psychological Association.
Provides valuable guidance…Beins is an outstanding teacher, researcher, author, and editor. Following his suggestions will improve your clarity, conciseness, and felicity of expression.<br /> - Charles Brewer, Furman University<br /> <br /> Not only does Beins explain how one should write, more importantly, he explains why one should write.  This book will be a great resource for both new and experienced writers alike.<br /> - Bryan K. Saville, James Madison University<br /> <br /> The author presents APA style in ways that are accessible to students and that address the various struggles they encounter in learning how to write for professional audiences.<br /> - M. Elise Radina, Miami University

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