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

What psychology majors could (and should) be doing : a guide to research experience, professional skills, and your options after college / Paul J. Silvia, Peter F. Delaney, and Stuart Marcovitch.

"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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Main Authors: Silvia, Paul J., 1976- (Author), Delaney, Peter F. (Author), Marcovitch, Stuart (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2017]
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Psychology > Research.
Psychology > Vocational guidance.
Table of Contents:
  • 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 : Good books for your professional library.

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