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Typing and Presentation

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The Principles of Writing in Psychology

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First impressions count, and you do not want a reader to approach your paper with a negative attitude. A paper that is neat and tidy, and that conforms to given presentation requirements, gives an impression of care and pride. In contrast, one that is not, and does not, suggests carelessness, and this is usually reflected in the content of the paper.

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© 2004 T. R. Smyth

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Smyth, T.R. (2004). Typing and Presentation. In: The Principles of Writing in Psychology. Macmillan Study Skills. Red Globe Press, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-230-20886-5_25

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