The Psychologist's Companion

The topics of this revised and updated definitive guide to scientific writing for students and researchers include misconceptions about psychology papers; steps in writing library research papers; steps in writing experimental research papers; rules for writing psychology papers; commonly misused words; Internet resources; and American Psychological Association guidelines for psychology papers. Additional topics include guidelines for data presentation; references for psychology papers; standards for evaluating psychology papers; submitting papers to journals; how to win acceptances of papers by psychology journals; finding book publishers; writing lectures; and writing articles. Previous Edition Hb (1993): 0-521-45123-X Previous Edition Pb (1993): 0-521-45756-4

Robert J. Sternberg is IBM Professor of Psychology and Education and Director of the Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise at Yale University

Acknowledgments	vii
Introduction	1	(5)
1 Eight Common Misconceptions about Psychology Papers	6	(13)
2 Steps in Writing the Library Research Paper	19	(16)
3 Steps in Writing the Experimental Research Paper	35	(30)
4 Rules for Writing the Psychology Paper	65	(12)
5 Using the Internet to Aid the Research Process	77	(21)
6 Commonly Misused Words	98	(21)
7 American Psychological Association Guidelines for Psychology Papers	119	(23)
8 Guidelines for Data Presentation	142	(23)
9 References for the Psychology Paper	165	(33)
10 Standards for Evaluating the Psychology Paper	198	(18)
11 Submitting a Paper to a Journal	216	(5)
12 How to Win Acceptances from Psychology Journals: Twenty-Nine Tips for Better Writing	221	(11)
13 Writing a Grant or Contract Proposal	232	(12)
14 How to Find a Book Publisher	244	(11)
15 Writing a Lecture	255	(4)
16 Article Writing 101	259	(8)
References	267	(4)
Appendix A: Sample Psychology Paper	271	(14)
Appendix B: Writing for British and European Journals	285	(2)
Index	287

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