Study Skills For Psychology

Author : Richard Freeman,Antony Stone
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006-05-18
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781847877482

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Study Skills for Psychology by Richard Freeman,Antony Stone Pdf

'For anyone starting a degree this is a useful concise guide to what's in store throughout the first year and beyond' - The Psychologist Study Skills for Psychology has been shaped around a typical Psychology student's journey. Beginning with an overview of the nature of the degree and advice about what needs to be sorted out in the first few weeks of the course, this book tackles how to get the most from your lectures, exam preparation and project development, right through to contemplating and investigating future career options. This highly accessible guide is designed to help you meet the challenges and reap the rewards of your degree by introducing a range of study skills and providing you with ways to practice those skills. This book should accompany you throughout your degree course as a resource that you can use whenever you need help. Key features of Study Skills for Psychology include: Learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter to highlight key areas Text boxes throughout to reaffirm understanding Numerous examples and illustrations Exercises and learning aids to enable practice of important skills A structure based around the PDP (Personal Development Planning) model, providing a framework through which you can understand what and how you learn, enabling you to plan, review and take responsibility for your own learning, performance and achievements. An essential companion for any student, Study Skills for Psychology will give you the skills to enjoy your time studying for and succeeding in your Psychology degree. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!

Author : Paul Penn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781351335324

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The Psychology of Effective Studying by Paul Penn Pdf

This book provides a vital guide for students to key study skills that are instrumental in success at university, covering time management, academic reading and note-taking, academic integrity, preparation of written assignments, teamwork and presentations. With each chapter consisting of sub-sections that are titled with a single piece of fundamental advice, this is the perfect ‘hit the ground running’ resource for students embarking on their undergraduate studies. The book uses evidence from psychology to account for the basic errors that students make when studying, illuminating how they can be addressed simply and effectively. Creating an ‘insider’s guide’ to the core requisite skills of studying at degree level, and using a combination of research and practical examples, the author conveys where students often go fundamentally wrong in their studying practices and provides clear and concise advice on how they can improve. Written in a humorous and irreverent tone, and including illustrations and examples from popular culture, this is the ideal alternative and accessible study skills resource for students at undergraduate level, as well as any reader interested in how to learn more effectively.

Author : Graham Davey
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-31
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9781529786309

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The Psychology Student’s Guide to Study and Employability by Graham Davey Pdf

How does a Psychology degree work? Where will it lead me? What skills are employers looking for? Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate degree subjects in the UK, which is no surprise given the wide range of transferrable skills it offers. But how to translate these skills into job opportunities? And which career paths to explore? If you are considering studying psychology, or you are already a psychology student looking at your next steps, this book is for you. Written by leading academics, this handy guide interweaves both study skills and employability skills, providing advice across all three years of your course and talking you through the different options open to you after graduation. From writing essays to revising for exams, and from careers in and outside of professional psychology to further academic study, this book covers everything a psychology student needs to know – even how to make the most of your social life! Graham Davey is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Sussex.

Author : Sieglinde McGee
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781446247686

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Key Research and Study Skills in Psychology by Sieglinde McGee Pdf

I am happy to recommend this to my students as it covers jargon without using jargon and explains all those simple things that many academics take for granted. It also gives good examples of how to get the best from your time studying psychology from how to write good essays to the rules of writing lab reports′ - Dr Jay Coogan University of East London ′I am happy to recommend this to my students as it covers jargon without using jargon and explains all those simple things that many academics take for granted. It also gives good examples of how to get the best from your time studying psychology from how to write good essays to the rules of writing lab reports.′ Dr Joy Coogan, University of East London This book provides students with a wide range of research and study skills necessary for achieving a successful classification on a psychology degree course. It replaces the stress and fear experienced when encountering essays, reports, statistics and exams with a sense of confidence, enthusiasm and even fun. Sieglinde McGee presents indispensable instruction, advice and tips on note making and note taking, evaluating academic literature, writing critical essays, preparing for and doing essay and MCQ exams, understanding research methods and issues associated with conducting research, writing and presenting reports and research and also some important computer skills. Examples provided will show how to score well on assignments and exams and also the sort of approach, layout, errors, omissions or answer-style that would achieve a lower grade. Practical exercises and interactive tasks are integrated throughout to clarify key points and give the students a chance to practise on their own. This is a useful resource for students taking modules in study and research skills in psychology and an essential guide for all other students studying on psychology programmes. Dr Sieglinde McGee is an Associate of the School of Psychology at Trinity College, Dublin, where she taught for several years.

Author : Sylvie Collins,Pauline Kneale
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781444165555

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Study Skills for Psychology Students by Sylvie Collins,Pauline Kneale Pdf

""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.

Author : Jennifer Latto,Richard Latto
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11-16
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9780335237197

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EBOOK: Study Skills for Psychology Students by Jennifer Latto,Richard Latto Pdf

This practical handbook is an essential companion for psychology students. From day one of your degree, it will make all the difference. Based on the authors' extensive knowledge of psychology, it includes: Key approaches in psychology The best ways to study How to use IT effectively Producing excellent assignments and exams Helpful advice on statistical methods Tackling projects and dissertations An introduction to careers in psychology It contains exercises, tips, advice from students, and a glossary of commonly used terms in psychology. An accompanying website www.openup.co.uk/psychologysuccess has more information on psychology-related careers with up-to-date web links.

Author : Vanessa Parson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780198786122

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Study and Communication Skills for Psychology by Vanessa Parson Pdf

Study and Communication Skills for Psychology reviews the essential skills a psychology student needs to develop over the course of their undergraduate studies. Written particularly with first year students in mind, its practical, motivational approach features plenty of examples and advice to help students master the skills being explored.

Author : Sylvie C. Collins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Psychology
ISBN : OCLC:942521676

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Study Skills for Psychology Students by Sylvie C. Collins Pdf

Author : Peter C. Brown,Henry L. Roediger III,Mark A. McDaniel
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780674729018

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Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown,Henry L. Roediger III,Mark A. McDaniel Pdf

Discusses the best methods of learning, describing how rereading and rote repetition are counterproductive and how such techniques as self-testing, spaced retrieval, and finding additional layers of information in new material can enhance learning.

Author : Richard Freeman,Antony Stone
Publisher : SAGE Publications Limited
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2006-06-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0761942394

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Study Skills for Psychology by Richard Freeman,Antony Stone Pdf

Study Skills for Psychology has been shaped around a typical psychology student's journey. Beginning with an overview of the nature of the degree and advice about what needs to be sorted out in the first few weeks of the course, this book tackles how to get the most from your lectures, exam preparation and project development, right through to contemplating and investigating future career options. This highly accessible guide is designed to help you meet the challenges and reap the rewards of your degree by introducing a range of study skills and providing you with ways to practice those skills.

Author : Judith Roberts
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-28
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781529785319

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Professional Skills for Psychology by Judith Roberts Pdf

Whether you′re a student or a practitioner, this book provides you with a thorough grounding in how to develop a successful career in psychology.

Author : Thomas M. Heffernan
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2005-03-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135424145

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A Student's Guide to Studying Psychology by Thomas M. Heffernan Pdf

Now in its third edition, this very popular guide to studying psychology remains an invaluable tool for students at both undergraduate and pre-degree level, along with those deciding whether to take psychology as an academic subject. Providing insights into the most critical aspects of studying psychology, A Student's Guide to Studying Psychology is distinguished from other texts by its easy to follow format and practical nature. Topics covered include: * perspectives within psychology * making the most of seminars, tutorials and lectures * how to write essays and empirical reports * guidelines on exam preparation and technique * information on careers in psychology and tips for applying for jobs, including how to write your own curriculum vitae. For this fully updated third edition, new advice is included on web-based research and referencing. Subject coverage is expanded to include contemporary research trends in cognitive neuroscience, evolutionary psychology and positive psychology. In addition, new material investigates postgraduate specialisms including neuropsychology, psychotherapy and sport psychology.

Author : Sieglinde McGee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1446269515

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Key Research and Study Skills in Psychology by Sieglinde McGee Pdf

Providing students with a single source from which they can learn and develop the wide range of skills necessary to achieve good and high grades in psychology, this guide will replace students' stress and fear of essays, reports, statistics and exams with a sense of confidence, enthusiasm and even fun

Author : Sylvie Collins,Pauline Kneale
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134642328

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Study Skills for Psychology Students by Sylvie Collins,Pauline Kneale Pdf

""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.

Author : Latto, Jennifer,Latto, Richard
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2008-11-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335229093

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Study Skills For Psychology Students by Latto, Jennifer,Latto, Richard Pdf

"This practical handbook is an essential companion for psychology students. From day one of your degree, it will make all the difference." "It contains exercises, tips, advice from students, and a glossary of commonly used terms in psychology." --Book Jacket.