Writing with Style APA Style for Social Work

by Szuchman, Lenore T.; Thomlison, Barbara

• ISBN13: 9780534621827
• ISBN10: 0534621821
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-06-02
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

1. Writing with Style. 2. Ethics and Writing. 3. General Writing Techniques. 4. Writing an Introduction. 5. Writing the Literature Review. 6. Writing the Method Section. 7. Writing the Results Section. 8. Writing the Discussion Section. 9. Writing the Abstract. 10. Listing References. 11. Preparing the Title Page and Formatting Your Manuscript. 12. Grammar and Punctuation Matters. 13. Polishing the Paper. 14. Preparing a Poster Presentation. Appendices. References. Index.

Table of Contents

Writing With Style	1	(6)
The Stylistic Distinction	1	(2)
Getting Started	3	(2)
An Exception	5	(2)
Ethics and Writing	7	(8)
Using Exact Words and Sentence Structure	8	(1)
Changing Words and Sentence Structure	9	(2)
Changing the Format	11	(1)
Borrowing and Recycling Ideas	11	(2)
Technical Phrases and Attribution	13	(1)
The Internet	13	(2)
General Writing Techniques	15	(16)
Referring to Other Authors	15	(2)
Words and Phrases to Collect	17	(2)
Words and Phrases to Avoid	19	(2)
Informal Language and Slang	21	(10)
Writing an Introduction	31	(10)
What Was Done and Why	32	(2)
Relevance of the Research Question	34	(7)
Writing the Literature Review	41	(14)
What Has Been Written or Researched?	42	(1)
Reviewing the Empirical Literature	43	(1)
Appraising the Literature	44	(2)
Synthesizing the Literature	46	(1)
Organizing the Literature Review	47	(1)
Use Headings	48	(7)
Writing the Method Section	55	(18)
Organization	55	(1)
Participants	56	(4)
Materials and Measures	60	(2)
Procedure	62	(2)
Remember Your Audience	64	(9)
Writing the Results Section	73	(16)
Statistics	73	(7)
Useful Rules	80	(9)
Writing the Discussion Section	89	(16)
Discussion of the Results	91	(1)
Implications for Theory, Research, and/or Practice	92	(1)
Limitations and Directions for Future Research	93	(12)
Writing the Abstract	105	(10)
Contents	107	(1)
Style	108	(7)
Listing References	115	(12)
Word Processing Tips	116	(1)
Alphabetizing	116	(1)
Journal Article Reference	117	(2)
Chapter in an Edited Book	119	(1)
An Authored Book	120	(1)
Electronic References	121	(1)
References in the Body of the Manuscript	122	(5)
Preparing the Title Page and Formatting Your Manuscript	127	(8)
Writing a Title	127	(2)
Elements of the Title Page	129	(1)
Formatting	130	(5)
Grammar and Punctuation Matters	135	(12)
Parallel Construction	135	(1)
Half-Empty Comparisons	136	(1)
Agreement Between Subject and Verb	137	(1)
Agreement Between Noun and Pronoun	138	(1)
Run-on Sentence or Comma Splice	138	(2)
Colons with Lists	140	(1)
Comma Before and (and Sometimes or)	140	(1)
A Comma When You Need a Breath	141	(1)
Important Differences Between People and Things	141	(6)
Polishing the Paper	147	(8)
Step 1: Rewrite and Revise	147	(4)
Step 2: Edit and Rewrite	151	(1)
Step 3: Proofread (Not a Rewrite)	152	(1)
Final Touches	153	(2)
Preparing a Poster Presentation	155	(14)
What Is a Poster Session?	155	(2)
Components of the Poster	157	(3)
Preparing the Poster	160	(2)
Preparing Yourself	162	(2)
APPENDIXES
A: Sample Research Report/Proposal Outline	164	(1)
B: Sample Theoretical/Concept Review Paper Outline	165	(1)
C: Sample Title Page for a Journal Manuscript	166	(1)
D: Sample Abstract Page	167	(2)
References	169	(2)
Index	171