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Study and Communication Skills for Psychology Vanessa Parson (Lecturer in Psychology, University of Sunderland)

Study and Communication Skills for Psychology By Vanessa Parson (Lecturer in Psychology, University of Sunderland)

Study and Communication Skills for Psychology by Vanessa Parson (Lecturer in Psychology, University of Sunderland)


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Study and Communication Skills for Psychology reviews the essential skills a psychology student needs to reach their full potential during their studies, and to enhance their employability beyond university. It is written in a practical, motivational style, with plenty of examples and advice to help students master the skills being explored.

Study and Communication Skills for Psychology Summary

Study and Communication Skills for Psychology by Vanessa Parson (Lecturer in Psychology, University of Sunderland)

Study and Communication Skills for Psychology reviews the skills a psychology student needs to develop to fulfil their true potential during their studies, and to enhance their employability beyond university. Written in a practical, motivational style, with plenty of examples and advice to help the reader master the skills being explored, the book explains how to get the most out of lectures, tutorials, and group work; how to get the most out of the vast array of information that is available in books, in journals, and on the web; how to communicate your work and ideas effectively to others; and how to revise for and complete exams to give yourself the best chance of success. Written specifically for psychology students by an experienced psychology educator, Study and Communication Skills for Psychology is the essential guide to getting the most out of your studies - and beyond. Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre to accompany Study and Communication Skills for Psychology features: For lecturers: Figures from the book in electronic format, ready to download; For students: Additional activities to complement those in the book.

About Vanessa Parson (Lecturer in Psychology, University of Sunderland)

Dr Vanessa Parson obtained a BSc in Psychology from University of Wales, Bangor (1998) and a PhD in Neuropsychology from Aston University (2003), under the supervision of Dr Ian Holliday. Her PhD focused on attentional processing in parietal and occipital cortices using magnetoencephalography (MEG) and psychophysical methods. Following her degrees, Vanessa worked as a research fellow at Nottingham University before moving to Birmingham where she worked as a sessional researcher and lecturer at Aston University and Newman University College alongside teaching A level Psychology at St George's School, Edgbaston.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ; 2. Time management: a skill best learned early ; 3. Teaching time: making the most of it ; 4. Communication and learning with others ; 5. Before and after assessments: guidelines, criteria and feedback ; 6. Sources of information and their uses ; 7. How to find and read a journal article ; 8. Reading and evaluating text ; 9. So you think you can write good? ; 10. Writing essays ; 11. Writing practical reports: how to write up an experiment ; 12. Plagiarism ; 13. What is referencing? ; 14. Presentations and posters ; 15. Your dissertation and thesis: what you need to know ; 16. Revision and exam tips

Additional information

GOR007841796
9780199593484
0199593485
Study and Communication Skills for Psychology by Vanessa Parson (Lecturer in Psychology, University of Sunderland)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
20120301
224
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