An interactive approach to writing essays and research reports in psychology /

Burton, Lorelle.

An interactive approach to writing essays and research reports in psychology / Lorelle J. Burton. - 2nd ed. - Milton, Qld. : John Wiley, 2007. - xii, 211 p. : ill. ; œc 28 cm + 1 electronic optical disc (CD-ROM) (4 3/4 in.)

Previous ed.: 2002. This writing guide offers students an engaging, accessible introduction to the conventions of writing in the psychology discipline. Based on the latest edition of the APA [American Psychological Association] publication manual, it provides a thorough but user-friendly overview of academic writing in psychology. The text is accompanied by a CD-ROM with activities to encourage a hands-on approach to learning APA style. It is a perfect companion to the author's best-selling undergraduate introductory psychology text, Psychology: Australian and New Zealand edition."--Back cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

For university undergraduates studying psychology.


System requirements: Windows: requires Windows 95 or later, Pentium, 32MB RAM or better ; Mac: System 8.0 or later, PowerPC, 32MB RAM or better. Windows and Mac: Video display capable of 800 x 600 pixels and 256 colours, 16-sped CD-ROM drive
Software requirements: Shockwave (inlcuding Flash Player 5), recommended web browser Internet Explorer 5 or later (installers on the CD).

0470811234 (Book) 97807470811238 (CD-ROM)


Academic writing.
Report writing.
Psychology--Authorship

808.06615 / BUR