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Research Design and Methods: A Process Approach, Fifth Edition Book Cover

Research Design and Methods: A Process Approach, 5/e

Kenneth S. Bordens, Indiana University/Purdue University - Fort Wayne
Bruce Barrington Abbott, Indiana University/Purdue University

Reporting Your Research Results

Chapter Outline

APA Writing Style
Writing an APA-Style Paper
       Getting Ready to Type
               Formatting a Page
               Heading Structure
       The Title Page
               Title
               Author Name(s) and Affiliation(s)
               Running Head
       The Abstract
               Formatting the Abstract
       The Introduction
               Formatting the Introduction
       The Method Section
               Subjects or Participants
               Apparatus or Materials
               Procedure
               Combining Sections
               Formatting the Method Section
       The Results Section
               Formatting the Results Section
       The Discussion Section
       The Reference Section
       Other Optional Information
               Author Notes
               Footnotes
               Tables
               Figure Captions
               Figures
       Citing References in Your Report
       Using Numbers in the Text
       Avoiding Biased Language
Expression, Organization, and Style
       Expressing your Ideas Clearly
               Grammatical Correctness
               Proper Word Choice
               Economy of Expression
       Organization
       Style
       Making It Work
       Avoiding Plagiarism and Lazy Writing
Submitting a Paper for Publication
Paper Presentations
       Oral Presentations
       Poster Sessions
Summary
Key Terms

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