Writing
For Psych Recap!!
Chapter
2: Essays
6 Sections
Title
Abstract
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
References
-Abstract, Title and References MUST
begin with headings
1. TITLE: brief description of
main argument
-not exceed 15 words
-cover sheet must include title
-title will be placed centred at top of
1st page of main text (3rd page overall)
-omit redundant phrases
2. ABSTRACT: informative summary
of essay, 120 words
-introduce topic, arguments, summarize
evidence, conclusion, implications
-abstract will be placed on 2nd page,
under heading: ABSTRACT
-one unidented paragraph with double
line spacing
3. INTRODUCTION: introduce essay
-10% total words
-highlight significance, why your topic
is important
-highlight controversy, why issue is
complex
-do...
