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1. Writing for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
Types of Articles 9 1.01 Empirical Studies 10 1.02 Literature Reviews 10 1.03 Theoretical Articles 10 1.04 Methodological Articles 10 1.05Case Studies 11 1.06 Other Types of Articles 11 Ethical and Legal Standards in Publishing 11 Ensuring the Accuracy of Scientific Knowledge 12 1.07 Ethical Reporting of Research Results 12 1.08 Data...