Writing in Psychology

Scott A. Miller is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology at the University of Florida. He is a member of the Cognitive Development Society and the Society for Research in Child Development and a fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science. His research has examined parents’ beliefs about children, children’s understanding of Piagetian concepts, and children’s understanding of theory of mind.

• Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1: The Importance of WritingChapter 2: Some General Advice About How to Write Chapter 3: Conducting a Literature SearchChapter 4: Sections of an Empirical Report: Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, and MethodChapter 5: Sections of an Empirical Report: Results and DiscussionChapter 6: Research ProposalsChapter 7: Literature ReviewsChapter 8: Tern Papers and PostersChapter 9: Rules of Writing: APAChapter 10: Rules of Writing: General Appendix: APA Guidelines for Students’ Communication Skills at the Conclusion of the Psychology Major

This book is an excellent resource for psychology students striving to become better scientific writers and skillful consumers of scientific writing. Miller provides valuable guidance on core as well as contemporary topics such as reporting on qualitative research, the use of inclusive language, and conforming to APA style, 7th edition. - Dr. Anne Moyer, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Stony Brook University, USA.I’m pleased to see Scott Miller’s new edition of his useful book on academic writing in psychology and science. This should be a helpful guide for anyone attempting to write an academic paper, at whatever stage of career: whether undergraduate, postgraduate, or more experienced academic. As with his earlier edition, Miller offers the reader sensible guidance on how to write up research, or produce a literature review, at whatever stage of career; whether writing a student assignment (‘term paper’), or submitting work to an academic journal. This book should appeal to anyone looking for straightforward advice on academic writing. Drawing on his extensive experience, Miller helps the reader negotiate the niceties of academic communication, with tips on how to negotiate the sometimes bewildering range of online resources available today. The emphasis on how to incorporate the American Psychological Association’s (APA) style guidelines when writing in psychology is a particular strength.The ability to communicate clearly and concisely is a necessary skill; Miller shares his extensive academic experience with his audience using an easy-to-understand approach. Each chapter is supported with ideas for self-directed exercises to help reader’s learning. I’m particularly pleased to see the introduction of sections on producing a poster and writing up qualitative research. Miller also provides a helpful section on ‘trouble shooting’ when composing a paper, including useful tables on ‘problems to avoid’ and helpful advice on use of grammar, with tips for the reader on words that may ‘pose challenges’. This is a jolly useful book for any scholar who is interested in communicating their ideas clearly: a welcome addition to any student or academic bookshelf. - Dr Deborah Biggerstaff, PhD, Associate Professor, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Division Health Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick ,UK