Title:
Study skills for psychology students : a practical guide
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Publication Information:
London : Arnold, 2001
ISBN:
9780340762189
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Summary
Summary
This is a light-hearted yet comprehensive guide to studying psychology at the college level. Covering topics such as using the library and other resources, taking effective notes in lectures, and employing successful revision skills, the authors provide a practical guide to help the new student get the most out of psychology courses. The book also includes psychology-specific materials on ethics, professional data acquisition, and interviewing skills.
Author Notes
Pauline Kneale is Professor of Pedagogy and Enterprise and Director of The Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Plymouth, UK.
Table of Contents
| Preface |
| Acknowledgements |
| 1 Where are the skills in psychology? |
| 2 Reflection skills: reviewing and evaluating, adding value to your degree |
| 3 Maximising free time |
| 4 Library and electronic issues |
| 5 Effective reading |
| 6 Making effective notes |
| 7 Thinking |
| 8 Constructing argument |
| 9 Effective essay skills |
| 10 Citations, references and sources |
| 11 Listening and interviewing |
| 12 Discussion |
| 13 Oral presentations |
| 14 Researching and writing in teams: it's fun and efficient |
| 15 Writing practical reports |
| 16 Abstracts and executive summaries |
| 17 Presenting psychological information: diagrams, tables and graphs |
| 18 Dissertations and final-year research projects |
| 19 Ethics |
| 20 Reviewing a book |
| 21 Posters and stands |
| 22 Revision skills |
| 23 Examinations |
| 24 'Of shoes, and ships, and sealing wax...' a few answers to things psychology students ask |
| 25 Try this, crossword and quiz answers |
| 26 Study skills: a mini-bibliography |
| Index |
