Writing Guidelines for Social Science Students
2nd Edition
Published on 22. May 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
122 pages
978-0-17-012845-2 (ISBN)
Description
What is a policy report?
How do I reference an internet source?
Does my teacher want to know what I think about this essay topic or only what other people think?
What is a literature review?
As a student in the social sciences, you will be faced with many of these kinds of questions. And whether you are studying nursing, social work, political science or history, this updated edition of Writing Guidelines for Social Science Students has the answers to all your writing and study queries.
This second edition includes extended sections on library searching and APA referencing that make it an up-to-the-minute resource for students and teachers alike. Writing Guidelines for Social Science Students is essential reading for all who write or design undergraduate assignments in the social sciences.
How do I reference an internet source?
Does my teacher want to know what I think about this essay topic or only what other people think?
What is a literature review?
As a student in the social sciences, you will be faced with many of these kinds of questions. And whether you are studying nursing, social work, political science or history, this updated edition of Writing Guidelines for Social Science Students has the answers to all your writing and study queries.
This second edition includes extended sections on library searching and APA referencing that make it an up-to-the-minute resource for students and teachers alike. Writing Guidelines for Social Science Students is essential reading for all who write or design undergraduate assignments in the social sciences.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cengage Learning EMEA
Target group
Adult education
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
180 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-17-012845-2 (9780170128452)
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Lisa Emerson is the Director of Teaching and Learning at Massey University. Lisa teaches into varied areas including science writing and science communication, academic writing, and writing centre theory and practice. She has taught academic writing in all disciplines (business, education, social sciences, science and technology) as well as creative writing and life writing. As well as this, Lisa has interests in New Zealand writing programs, and learning advising in New Zealand.
Content
1. Introduction
2. Finding information
3. Notetaking
4. The writing process
5. Essays
6. Literature reviews
7. Research proposals
8. Research reports
9. Laboratory report writing for psychology
10. Policy documents
11. Referencing - APA style
12. Format for References and Bibliography
Appendices
A. Using secondary material
B. Presenting a seminar
C. Paragraphing, punctuation and pretentiousness: Elements of style
D. Using graphics in reports
E. Exam skills
Revision checklist - Essays
2. Finding information
3. Notetaking
4. The writing process
5. Essays
6. Literature reviews
7. Research proposals
8. Research reports
9. Laboratory report writing for psychology
10. Policy documents
11. Referencing - APA style
12. Format for References and Bibliography
Appendices
A. Using secondary material
B. Presenting a seminar
C. Paragraphing, punctuation and pretentiousness: Elements of style
D. Using graphics in reports
E. Exam skills
Revision checklist - Essays