Psychology

These resources will help you with all phases of the writing process--research, composition, and annotation.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association  (2011). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

          In Pollack and Stern: Ref BF76.7 P83 2010.

Gelfand, H.,  & Walker, C. J., & the APA (2002). Mastering APA STYLE: A Student's Workbook and Training Guide. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

         Pollack BF 76.8 G452 2002.

Latto, J., & Latto, R. Study Skills for Psychology Students. Maidenhead, Eng.: Open University Press; NY: McGraw-Hill, 2009.

         Available as ebook.

Mitchell, M. L., & Jolley, J. M., & O'Shea, R. P. (2007). Writing for Psychology: A Guide for Students. Australia; Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth.

         Stern BF 76.7 M58 2007 (on Reserve).

Reed, J. G. (2003). Library Use: Handbook for Psychology. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

         Stern Ref BF 76.8 R43 2003.

Rosnow, R. L., & Rosnow, M. (2006). Writing Papers in Psychology: A Student Guide to Research Reports, Essays, Proposals, Posters, and Brief Reports. Australia; Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth.

         Stern BF 76.7 R67 2006.

Sternberg, R., & Sternberg, K. (2010), The Psychologist's Companion: A Guide to Writing Scientific Papers for Students and Researchers. 5th edition. New York: Cambridge University Press.

         In Pollack & Stern: BF 76.8 S73 2010

Thaiss, Christopher, & Sanford, James F. (2000). Writing for Psychology. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

          Stern Writing Center (on Reserve) and Pollack:  BF 76.7 T43 2000.

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