How to Use Psychological Research - A Guide for Those New to Studying Psychology

Shows students, through interactive examples and opportunities for practice, how to effectively use psychology research in their studies to attain better grades in assessments.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Psychological research - why all the fuss?
Chapter 2: Core perspectives in psychology
Chapter 3: How is psychology research conducted and disseminated?
Chapter 4: Psychological research - where do I find it?
Chapter 5: Thinking critically about psychology
Chapter 6: Guidance on reading psychological research
Chapter 7: How to use psychological research in an essay
Chapter 8: How to use psychological research in a report
Chapter 9: Referencing

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: Tracey Elder, Amanda Morris, Amanda Elder Morris, Morris Amanda
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2024
• EAN: 9781529626216
• ISBN: 978-1-5296-2621-6
• No. of pages: 200
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; PSYCHOLOGY / General, Psychology, REFERENCE / Research, Study & learning skills: general, STUDY AIDS / Study & Test-Taking Skills, Study and learning skills: general, Research & information: general, Research and information: general, For undergraduate education and equivalents