Evaluating, Doing and Writing Research in Psychology: A Step-By-Step Guide for Students

By Phillip Staines, Joel Michell, Philip Bell

Book Overview

Evaluating, Doing and Writing Research in Psycholog y is a thoroughly revised and expanded co-edition of the highly regarded Reasoning and Argument in Psychology, originally published by UNSW Press, Australia. It represents a comprehensive textbook for all undergraduates in psychology who need to undertake empirical research, taking them step-by-step through the process. In particular, it offers the a range of study skills enabling the student to understand the complex processes involved with psychological research, not really covered in other texts.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761971742
• ISBN13: 9780761971740
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

A good guide for students

I have just started reading the book, but already I feel like it was worth the purchase. I already notice a different in the way I evaluate and write my psychology papers. I also notice a difference in the way I approach psychology as a whole - focusing on the concepts more as opposed to just memorization of the material. I would recommend this book to anyone. However, I also think that you should get some other books...