What psychology majors could (and should) be doing : a guide to research experience, professional skills, and your options after college /

"With more than 115,000 psychology majors graduating each year, it is an understatement to say that competition is fierce. Whether you plan to go to graduate school or to enter the world of work, a decent GPA is not enough to make you stand out. So, how can you gain a competitive edge? Like a t...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Silvia, Paul J., 1976- (Author), Delaney, Peter F. (Author), Marcovitch, Stuart (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2017]
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Psychology > Research.
Psychology > education
Psychologie > Recherche.
PSYCHOLOGY > Reference.
EDUCATION > Student Life & Student Affairs.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Choosing your research focus
  • Finding research opportunities
  • Succeeding in your classes
  • Getting more out of statistics
  • Finding and understanding research articles
  • Writing research papers
  • Getting involved outside the lab and classroom
  • Attending academic conferences
  • Presenting a research poster
  • Presenting a research talk
  • Making a CV
  • Writing personal statements
  • Thinking about the world of work
  • Understanding graduate school
  • Epilogue
  • Appendix
  • References.

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