"Many psychology students dislike writing a research paper, their aversion driven by anxiety over various aspects of the process. This primer for undergraduates explains how to write a clear, compelling, well-organized research paper. From picking a promising topic, to finding a…
"This primer explains how to write clear, compelling, well-organized research papers. From picking a promising topic, to finding and digesting the pertinent literature, to developing a thesis, to outlining and presenting ideas, to editing for clarity and concision--each step is …
Introduction -- Developing an idea -- Finding background information/literature -- Organizing your ideas and creating a thesis -- Structuring and drafting your paper -- Revising your paper -- Managing citations -- Dealing with procrastination -- Conclusion
This primer for undergraduates explains how to write a clear, compelling, well-organized research paper, with tips and illustrated examples for each step of the process.