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Study Skills for Psychology Students: A Practical Guide


Study Skills for Psychology Students: A Practical Guide

Paperback by Collins, Sylvie; Kneale, Pauline

Study Skills for Psychology Students: A Practical Guide

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ISBN:
9780340762189
Publication Date:
3 Nov 2000
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:
Hodder Arnold
Pages:
284 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 22 May 2024
Study Skills for Psychology Students: A Practical Guide

Description

""The problem with the first year was I didn't know what I didn't know, and even when I thought there was something I was supposed to know I didn't know what to do about it."" This quote from a perplexed undergraduate student illustrates the plight of many first-years who feel overwhelmed by the demands made on them at university, combined with the expectation of lecturers and tutors that they will already know how to study independently. 'Study Skills for Psychology Students' is a light-hearted yet comprehensive guide to studying psychology at university. Covering topics such as using the library and other resources, making effective notes in lectures and successful revision skills, the authors provide a practical guide to help the new student get the most out of their psychology course. Finally, in addition to the generic information needed by all students embarking on a degree course, 'Study Skills for Psychology Students' includes psychology specific material on Ethics, Professional Data Acquisition and Interviewing Skills.

Contents

Where are the skills in psychology? Reflection skills, reviewing and evaluating, adding value to your degree Maximising free time Library and electronic resources Effective reading Making effective notes Thinking Constructing an argument Effective essay skills Listening Interviewing skills Oral presentations Discussion Researching and writing in teams: it's fun and efficient Writing practical reports Acknowledging references and other sources Reviewing a book Abstracts and executive summaries Dissertations Revision skills Examinations Presenting psychology information: tables and graphs Posters and stands Ethics Professional approaches to data acquisition 'Of shoes and ships, and sealing wax...': a few answers to things psychology students ask.

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