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PY3102: Social Psychology Guide: Writing Help

Academic writing for psychology

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition

Concise Guide to APA Style

How to write psychology research reports and essays

By Bruce Findlay, 7th edition

Writing for psychology

By Robert O'Shea

Writing papers in psychology

By Ralph Rosnow & Mimi Rosnow

Writing research reports and essays in psychology: A handbook for students

By David A. Ellerman & Nola L. Wildermuth

Writing in Psychology

By Scott Miller.

Guided reflection: A narrative approach to advancing professional practice

By Christopher Johns (ed)

Reflection, decision-making and professional development

By Melanie Jasper

Useful APA academic writing links

Purdue University Online Writing Lab links. Highly recommended.

How to write in APA format

JCU writing guides

Want to improve your essay writing? Check here for short videos, templates and more that will help you lift your essay-writing game.

Assignments

Benefits of reflective writing

Engaging in reflective writing will develop your understanding in many ways, including helping you to:

Become a critical thinker
Identify weaknesses in your understanding
Gain a deeper understanding of course content
Become an independent learner and problem-solver.

Reflective writing - a very brief guide

Reflective writing useful links

Reflective writing template
University of South Florida
Reflective writing: A basic introduction
University of Portsmouth - Department for Curriculum
and Quality Enhancement

Useful texts

Reflection, decision-making and professional development by Melanie Jasper
Call Number: eBook
Professional Experience and the Investigative Imagination by Richard Winter; Alyson Buck; Paula Sobiechowska
Publication Date: 2013
Reflective Practice in Psychotherapy and Counselling by Stedmon & Dallos
Publication Date: 2009

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