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The Student's Guide to Studying Psychology
Thomas M. Heffernan
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Description for The Student's Guide to Studying Psychology
Paperback. .
Studying a degree course in psychology, even if you've taken the subject before university, requires a whole range of new skills and knowledge. And the 4th edition of this best-selling guide is an invaluable companion. It can not only help you to get a good final degree, but will also support you in making informed choices towards either a career or further study. Updated to include the latest developments in the field, the new edition provides practical and helpful guidance on everything a psychology student encounters throughout their degree, including: Writing essays and research reports, including how to get your referencing right. Guidelines for researching ethically using humans or animals An overview of research methods and statistics, including qualitative methods Tips on how to approach and pass your exams Advice on becoming a graduate, including preparing your CV and making the most of your degree Featuring advice to help you every step of the way, the book also includes a library of weblinks to provide further resources to support your studies. This is an essential book for any psychology student wishing to make the most of their degree course.
Product Details
Publisher
Psychology Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
299g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Hove, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848720794
SKU
V9781848720794
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About Thomas M. Heffernan
Thomas M. Heffernan is a Senior Lecturer at Northumbria University, UK. Tom has taught psychology to undergraduates for over 20 years and has supervised numerous undergraduate projects projects at first, second and third year. He wrote this book in response to the many enquiries he has received about studying psychology.
Reviews for The Student's Guide to Studying Psychology
'This has become my go-to guide when quick and clear answers are required. Heffernan offers useful advice to those considering a psychology degree, to people like me, who are halfway through their study, and to those wondering `where to next?' upon completion of their degree.' - Michele Mulqueen, The Psychologist `The fourth edition of Heffernan's Student Guide to Studying Psychology should be every psychology student's companion throughout their undergraduate career. It is an invaluable guide to all aspects of studying psychology, and provides excellent, detailed, and accessible advice on how to get the best out of your teaching, how to negotiate assessments, and what to do with your psychology degree when you graduate. A comprehensive and complete compilation of practical advice.' - Graham C.L. Davey, School of Psychology, University of Sussex, UK `Great advice on the nuts and bolts of psychology study, from essays to lab reports and from referencing to revision'. - Richard Stephens, School of Psychology, Keele University, UK