Undergraduate Writing in Psychology
This accessible, practical guide to undergraduate writing takes the reader step by step through the process of developing research questions or theses, conducting literature searches, analyzing and synthesizing the literature, writing the paper, and more. Students will learn how to analyze and organize ideas for literature reviews, as well as how to prepare each section of a scientific research paper (introduction, method, results, discussion).
This updated edition is full of:
- advice and resources, including a checklist and self-quiz
- a sample grading rubric that an instructor might use
- example reference formats and
- several before-and-after writing samples showing marked-up changes.
R. Eric Landrum, PhD, is a professor of psychology at Boise State University, Idaho. His research interests center on the study of educational issues, identifying those conditions that best facilitate student success (broadly defined).
Over the course of his career he has worked with or mentored hundreds of students and taught tens of thousands. His teaching and research awards include the Associated Students of Boise State University Outstanding Faculty Member Award, 994 and 2 5 Boise State University Foundation Scholars Outstanding Teacher Award, 2 2 and Social Sciences amp amp Public Affairs Tenured Research Award, 2 4.
Landrum has published 7 books or book chapters and over professional articles in scholarly, peer-reviewed journals. His work has appeared in journals such as Teaching of Psychology, College Teaching, Educational and Psychological Measurement, Journal of College Student Development, College Student Journal, and Psychological Reports.