In the evolving landscape of psychological research and communication, The Psychologist's Companion, stands as the definitive guide supporting students, young professionals, and researchers in psychology at all stages of their careers. This seventh edition presents new and updated chapters covering a wide range of topics essential for success in psychology, including planning and writing research papers, presenting data effectively, evaluating one's own work, writing grant proposals, giving talks and presentations, finding a book publisher, navigating job interviews, and more! Serving as an invaluable resource for improving both written and oral communication skills in academic psychology, the content is structured as a step-by-step manual focusing on practical skills and contemporary issues. It guides readers through various tasks encountered during psychological research and academic life. Whether you're crafting your first paper or seeking to enhance your scholarly impact, this book provides the tools and knowledge to excel in today's competitive academic environment.
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'The Psychologist's Companion is like having a mentor in your pocket. This book is packed full of practical tips that will position young scholars to be successful at all aspects of being a professional, as well as thoughtful advice that can help them reflect on what they want to accomplish in their career. This should be required reading for all graduate students.' James C. Kaufman, Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut, USA
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This new edition updates the essential guide for career success in academic psychology, covering writing, speaking, and finding a publisher.
1. Eight common misconceptions about psychology papers;
2. How to
generate, evaluate, and sell your ideas for research and papers;
3.
Literature research;
4. Writing a literature review;
5. Planning and writing
the quantitative research paper;
6. Planning and writing the qualitative
paper;
7. Planning and writing the mixed-methods paper;
8. Ethics in research
and writing;
9. Writing with clarity and correctness;
10. American
Psychological Association guidelines for psychology papers;
11. Guidelines
for data presentation;
12. Article writing 101;
13. How to make your article
even better: Proofreading, revising, and editing;
14. Critical checklist
before submitting an article for publication;
15. Deciding on a journal and
submitting an article to a journal;
16. How to find a book publisher;
17.
Writing a grant or contract proposal;
18. Preparing a poster presentation;
19. Preparing virtual and oral presentations;
20. Writing a lecture;
21.
Doing a job interview;
22. Media and public engagement;
23. Navigating
collaborative endeavours;
24. Becoming a creative and successful psychologist.
Robert J. Sternberg is Professor of Psychology at Cornell University, USA, and Honorary Professor of Psychology at the University of Heidelberg, Germany. His Ph.D. is from Stanford University and he holds 13 honorary doctorates. He is a past winner of the Grawemeyer Award in Psychology and the James and Cattell Awards from the Association for Psychological Science. Karin Sternberg is an entrepreneur and lecturer at the Department of Psychology at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Her Ph.D. is from the University of Heidelberg in Germany. Karin's work focuses on the applications of psychological research and she develops innovative science-based programs to help people create successful relationships. Ophélie Allyssa Desmet is an assistant professor of Educational Psychology and leading researcher in talent development. With a Ph.D. from Purdue University, she has published extensively on underachievement and gifted education, secured over $5M in grants, and developed impactful interventions to support gifted students. She co-founded Belgium's Underachievement Support Center and has received multiple research awards.
