Critical Thinking and Writing in Psychology
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 266
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 266
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The long term goal of Critical Thinking and Writing in Psychology is to help the student become more competent and confident in writing, in all future settings. This is a guidebook for building psychologists specifically tailored to the types of writing they will utilize on the job. This text provides students with a practical look at what is acceptable in the field, as well as instruction on scientific writing and how to read it. Additionally, it includes a series of pertinent topics in psychology—with research supporting both sides of the issues—that hone students’ critical thinking skills.
While the short-term goal of the book is guiding students to write scientifically with peer-reviewed, published research, the long term goal of Critical Thinking and Writing in Psychology is to help the student become more competent and confident in all future writing. Along with these writing skills, the text presents four other imperative skills that psychology students must master.
The ability to:
- work well with others, particularly in teams.
- think critically.
- have information literacy about topics researched.
- write and present information well.
Chapter 1 Introduction: Psychological Writing and Careers
Carol Patrick, PhD
WHY PSYCHOLOGISTS WRITE
Chapter 2 Writing as Research/Academic Psychologist
Alicia Limke-McLean, PhD
Chapter 3 The Importance of Writing in Clinical and Counseling Psychology
3.1. Foundations of Scientific Writing and Their Importance in Clinical Practice
Kenneth Windholz, MS, LMLP, LCP
3.2. Issues in Psychological Writing: Private Practice Setting
Carrie Nassif, PhD
3.3. The Importance of Writing in My Career as a Counseling Psychologist
Kimberly S. Stark, PhD
Chapter 4 Writing as a School Psychologist
Jessica Feldhausen, MS, EdS
MECHANICS OF QUALITY WRITING
Chapter 5 Types of Writing
Cheryl Duffy, PhD
Chapter 6 Writing the Persuasive Research Paper
Cheryl Duffy, PhD
Chapter 7 Good Writing
Cheryl Duffy, PhD
SCIENTIFIC WRITING
Chapter 8 Scientific Writing and APA Style Guide
Janett M. Naylor-Tincknell, PhD
Chapter 9 How to Read a Scientific Journal Article
Kaira Hayes, PhD
Chapter 10 Assessing the Legitimacy of ADHD
Taylor Willits
FINDING, READING, AND ORGANIZING SCIENTIFIC WORK
Chapter 11 Information Literacy
Robyn Hartman, MA
Chapter 12 Database Searching for Psychology Topics
MaryAlice Wade, MS, MLS
Chapter 13 Technology for Developing and Writing a Research Project
H. Andrew Tincknell, MS
ISSUE CHAPTERS
Chapter 14 Can you Cure a Psychopath?
Kim A. Gorgens, PhD & Emily Goodwin
Chapter 15 Should Children Be Allowed to Participate in Contact Sports?
Jordan Sparrow, Carol Patrick, PhD, & Skylar Hayes
Chapter 16 Is Parental Divorce and/or Marital Conflict Harmful to Children?
Janett M. Naylor-Tincknell, PhD & Kaylan J. Lagerman
Chapter 17 Are Monogamous Relationships Optimal?
April Phillips, PhD
Chapter 18 Is Gender a Binary Construct?
Carrie Nassif, PhD
Chapter 19 Should Body Mass Index Be Used to Measure Health?
Kristin L Goodheart, PhD
Chapter 20 Should Technology Be Used in Education?
Kyle D. Carlin, MS, EdS
Chapter 21 Sex Offender Registration: Does it Increase or Decrease Overall Safety?
April Terry, PhD
Chapter 22 Is Sexting Best Viewed as a Mating Behavior?
Scott Ploharz, MS & Carol Patrick, PhD
Chapter 23 Do Emotions Help or Hurt Decision Making?
Taylor Willits