Lee Jussim's Writing Page
(last updated 2003; due to APA format changes since then,
the section on Formatting will be changed in Fall, 2009).

Note: You are strongly advised to read thru each page linked to this one.
You are responsible for writing papers that meet the format and description
described in these pages, and which do not have some of the classic
errors or omissions described in these pages.

The hourglass shape of an APA style research report

Formatting (section headings, subsections, citations, statistics, tables, etc)

How to improve your paper just by looking AT it

Writing tips, advice and recommendations, both in general,
and regarding research papers in particular

Writing Checklist

Common Errors on the Content Analysis Paper

Examples of good and bad writing for the Survey

Tips specific to writing the Survey Paper
 

Tips specific to writing the Experiment Paper


 

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