How to Use Psychological Research
eBook - ePub

How to Use Psychological Research

A Guide for Those New to Studying Psychology

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

How to Use Psychological Research

A Guide for Those New to Studying Psychology

About this book

Knowing how to find, analyse, and write about research papers is a foundational skill of your psychology degree that will set you up to ace your assessments.

This book equips you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to effectively use psychological research in your essays and reports. Using annotated examples and written in an accessible and interactive style that presumes no prior knowledge of psychology, it demonstrates how to glean exactly what you need from research papers to convey your points without getting side-tracked, allowing you to showcase your understanding of key concepts.

How to Use Psychological Research is essential reading at the start of your degree and a useful guide for assessments throughout your studies.

Amanda Morris is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Essex and an Associate Lecturer at the Open University.

Tracey Elder is a Senior Lecturer and Staff Tutor at the Open University.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Contents
  7. About the Authors
  8. 1 Psychological Research – Why All the Fuss?
  9. 2 Core Perspectives in Psychology
  10. 3 How is Psychology Research Conducted and Disseminated?
  11. 4 Psychological Research – Where Do I Find It?
  12. 5 Thinking Critically About Research in Psychology
  13. 6 Guidance on Reading Psychological Research
  14. 7 How to Use Psychological Research in an Essay
  15. 8 How to use Psychological Research in a Report
  16. 9 Referencing
  17. Glossary
  18. References
  19. Index