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What Psychology Majors Could (and Should) Be Doing: An Informal Guide to Research Experience and Professional Skills

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"No one told me I must do research as an undergrad. I thought attending class, having a 3.7 GPA, and getting an 1150 on my GREs was enough. But without research experience, I've learned that I stand little chance--if any--of getting into grad school. I'm a senior. I wish someone told me sooner" [insert sounds of a sigh and sniffles]. Unfortunately, I often hear this when telling my undergraduate students the importance of getting involved in research. I do my best arming my students with knowledge to shine during the grueling graduate school application process: seek out a mentor, ensure your professors know you personally, do everything in your power to give presentations and publish, and ask for books for your birthday instead of a new body piercing. That's all I have. But "What Psychology Majors Could (and Should) be Doing..." discusses this--and more! Everything you can, and can't, imagine is in this book. The advice ranges from wearing a polo shirt and khakis to professional conferences (not your cherished Goth outfit, cape included), to using Arial font for poster presentations, to creating a writing schedule (see Silvia, 2007 for a phenomenal review), to the main theme of the book: becoming a lab rat.

I think "What Psychology Majors Could (and Should) be Doing..." is the greatest book for undergraduate psychology majors aiming for excellence and the professors, like myself, who care for and teach them. This book gives students the advice that, in my opinion, they aren't given enough of--if they're even given it at all! I loved the book so much that it's now on every one of my undergraduate syllabi. If you're an undergraduate psychology major aiming to get into graduate school, or if you're a professor who teaches undergraduate psychology students, get this book!

What a fantastic resource for students! I bought the book for the undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students who are currently getting research experience in my lab (I am a psychology professor). It was a very quick read for me, and I became increasingly pleased as I read. I have since touted the book to my students, who are finding it very helpful for clearly laying out the best possible preparation for graduate school. Students have varied levels of understanding of what graduate schools require, and this book is a great way to get everyone up to speed quickly and easily.

This book is short and easy to read. It's geared towards a younger "pop" audience and for that reason it is actually fun to read. It gives lots of good information for upcoming psychologists/psychiatrists.

This book serves as a guide for psych majors(or really any social science major) who are looking to get their masters or doctorate. This will tell you what grad schools are looking for and how to prep for the GREs. There are plenty of references to great grad programs around the country