65a. Writing in psychology
Psychologists write with various purposes in mind—to publish research articles, to convince funding agencies to award grants for their research, or to influence the opinions held by the public or decision makers in government, for example. When you take courses in psychology, you may be asked to write reviews of the literature about a particular topic, research papers, theoretical papers, or poster presentations. The following is a typical assignment for a review of the literature.
ASSIGNMENT: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
1Key terms
2Purpose: to report on and evaluate a body of evidence
3Evidence: research of other psychologists
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- Writing in the disciplines > As you write: Examining a writing assignment from one of your courses
- Writing in the disciplines > Sample student writing
> Charat, “Always Out of Their Seats (and Fighting): Why Are Boys Diagnosed With ADHD More Often Than Girls?” (literature review)
> Ratajczak, “Proposal to Add a Wellness Program” (business proposal)
> Johnson/Arnold, “Distribution Pattern of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) on an Abandoned Golf Course” (lab report)
> Rist, “Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Hypertension in One Client” (nursing practice paper)