"Good writing ability is a skill that every college student needs, and being able to write well translates directly into better grades. Good writers get more ready acceptance into graduate and professional schools, better entry-level positions when starting their careers, and more rapid promotions. Good writing pays dividends. Writing is not easy, however, especially not the kind of formal writing required in professional fields such as psychology and the other social sciences. Writing in Psychology takes a no-nonsense approach to formal writing that can improve every student's ability to express themselves in print"--Back cover.