Music Therapy

Provides guidance for research assignments in 30+ disciplines. Part I teaches readers how to think like a researcher, focus the research question, and develop effective search terms. Part II discusses how to locate and evaluate sources, while managing information is the subject of Part III.

A step-by-step approach to developing the research skills critical to academic success. Introduces students to resources found in most academic libraries and discusses their advantages over the vast (and sometimes questionable) resources of the Web. Delivers practical guidance on incorporating and documenting resources with academic integrity, as well as tips to get the most from today's wealth of digital resources.

This 7th Edition is the official source for APA Style. A dedicated chapter for new users covers paper elements and format, including sample papers for student writers. Includes guidelines on bias-free language when writing about people with respect and inclusivity in areas such as age, disability, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality. Expanded guidance on ethical writing practices, ensuring the appropriate level of citation, and avoiding plagiarism and self-plagiarism.

Provides solid advice on planning and executing a research project, planning your writing, and using correct grammar and sentence structure. Also includes research advice and model papers in nine academic disciplines: biology, business, criminology, education, engineering, history, music, nursing, and psychology.

Offers students practical tools to improve their writing, including rules of punctuation, grammar, and APA style in jargon-free language. Chapters include real-world examples on how to write academic papers, client assessments and evaluations, research proposals and reports, requests for funding, and more. End-of-chapter exercises allow readers to further practice their writing and critical thinking skills.