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What Psychology Majors could ( and should ) Be doing
an inforMal guide to research exPerience and Professional skills
M
Paul J. Silvia, Peter F. Delaney, and Stuart Marcovitch
ore students are majoring in psychology than ever before—over 85,000 students graduate with psychology degrees each year—so competition for grad-school spots and good jobs is fierce. What are you doing to stand out from the other hundreds of thousands of psychology majors? If a good GPA is all you have to show for your years in college, you may be in trouble. To go beyond the minimum, students could (and should) get involved in research, develop their scientific writing skills, attend conferences, join clubs and professional organizations, build a library of professional books, and present their research. By getting out of the classroom and actively participating in the real world of psychology, students can build skills that will prepare them for the competitive realms of graduate school and the workforce. Written in a lighthearted and humorous tone, this book shows both grad-school bound and career-bound students how to seek out and make the most of these opportunities. 2009. 208 pages. Paperback.
Chapter 1: Introduction n Chapter 2: Getting Involved in Research n Chapter 3: Rewards and Challenges of Research Experience n Chapter 4: Getting Psyched: The Joys of the Psychology Lifestyle n Chapter 5: Analyzing People, Analyzing Data: Getting More Out of Statistics n Chapter 6: Primary Sources: Finding, Reading, and Understanding Journal Articles n Chapter 7: Writing Research Papers n Chapter 8: Attending Academic Conferences: The Etiquette of Binge Thinking n Chapter 9: Presenting a Research Poster: How to Overcome Optical Obscurantism n Chapter 10: Presenting a Research Talk: How to Survive Your 12 Minutes of Fame n Chapter 11: Conclusion n Appendix: Good Books for Your Professional Library
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Finding Jobs With a Psychology bachelor’s degree
expert advice for launching your career R. Eric Landrum 2009 • 208 pages • Paperback ISBN 978-1-4338-0437-3 • Item # 4313023 List: $29.95 • APA Member/Affiliate: $24.95
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Psychology as a MaJor
is it right for Me and What can i do With My degree? Donna E. Palladino Schultheiss 2008 • 205 pages • Paperback ISBN 978-1-4338-0336-9 • Item # 4313016 List: $29.95 • APA Member/Affiliate: $24.95
career Paths in Psychology
Where your degree can take you second edition Edited by Robert J. Sternberg 2007 • 376 pages • Paperback ISBN 978-1-59147-732-7 • Item # 4313008 List: $29.95 • APA Member/Affiliate: $24.95
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of gradPSYCH - September 2011
GradPSYCH - September 2011
Contents
Interns: Be sure to track your hours
Students often notice but only sometimes blow the whistle on peers’ ethical violations
Psychology student spearheads coming-out project
Internship application costs rise
Odd Jobs
Media Picks
Chair’s Corner
Research Roundup
Matters to a Degree
The new academic job market
Applier beware
Does TV accurately portray psychology?
Safer travels
How to handle a tough audience
Free Money for Education
Meet your new advocates
Bulletin Board
Jobs, internships, postdocs and other opportunities
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