The Psychologist's Companion

7. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-009-66765-4
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 490 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 703 g

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sternberg, Robert J.

Sternberg, Karin

Desmet, Ophélie Allyssa

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.

Über Autor(innen)

Sternberg, Robert J.
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.

Desmet, Ophélie Allyssa
Ophélie Allyssa Desmet is Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at Ball State University, IN, USA, and a leading researcher in talent development. With a PhD 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.

Sternberg, Karin
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.