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Bibliography of Student Resources
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This page contains a bibliography of student career resources in psychology, including tips on getting into graduate school, conducting research, finding jobs, and more. Through a special partnership agreement, up to 15% of all book purchases made through Amazon.com (by clicking a link below and ordering the book online) will be donated to Social Psychology Network.
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Undergraduate Education |
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 Majoring in Psychology:
- Dunn, D. S., & Halonen, J. A. (2019). The Psychology Major's Companion: Everything You Need to Know to Get You Where You Want to Go (2nd. ed). New York: Worth Publishers.
 Geher, G. (2019). Own Your Psychology Major! A Guide to Student Success. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Kuther, T. L. (2020). The Psychology Major's Handbook (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
- Landrum, R. E., & Davis, S. F. (2013). The Psychology Major: Career Options and Strategies for Success (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
- Morgan, B. L., & Korschgen, A. J. (2013). Majoring in Psych?: Career Options for Psychology Undergraduates (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
- Wegenek, A. R., & Buskist, W. (2012). The Insider's Guide to the Psychology Major: Everything You Need to Know About the Degree and Profession. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Advanced Placement in Psychology:
- Kaplan. (2014). AP Psychology. New York: Kaplan Publishing.
- Maitland, L. L. (2016). 5 Steps to a 5 on the AP: Psychology (7th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
- McEntarffer, R., & Weseley, A. J. (2016). Barron's AP Psychology (7th ed.). Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series.
- The Princeton Review. (2020). AP Psychology Premium Prep: 2021. New York: TPR Education IP Holdings, LLC.
- Weseley, A. J., & McEntarffer, R. (2019). Barron's AP Psychology Premium: With 6 Practice Tests (9th ed.). New York: Kaplan, Inc.
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Writing Assistance |
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General Writing Guides:
- Provost, G. (1985). 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing (reissue ed.). New York: Mentor Books.
- Stilman, A. (2010). Grammatically Correct: The Writer's Essential Guide to Punctuation, Spelling, Style, Usage and Grammar (2nd ed.). Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books.
- Strunk, W., Jr., & White, E. B. (1999). The Elements of Style (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
- Zinsser, W. (2016). On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (30th anniv. ed.). New York: Harper Perennial.
Psychology Writing Guides:
- Dunn, D. S. (2011). A Short Guide to Writing About Psychology (3rd ed.). New York: Pearson/Longman.
- Jolley, J. M., Keller, P. A., & Murray, J. D. (1994). How to Write Psychology Papers: A Student's Survival Guide for Psychology and Related Fields. Sarasota, FL: Professional Resource Press.
- Landrum, R. E. (2021). Undergraduate Writing in Psychology: Learning to Tell the Scientific Story (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Mitchell, M. L., Jolley, J. M., & O'Shea, R. P. (2012). Writing for Psychology (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
- Parrott, L., III. (1999). How to Write Psychology Papers (2nd ed.). New York: Longman.
- Rosnow, R. L., & Rosnow, M. (2011). Writing Papers in Psychology (9th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth.
- Scott, J. M., Koch, R., Scott, G. M., & Garrison, S. M. (2002). The Psychology Student Writer's Manual (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
- Smyth, T. R. (1996). Writing in Psychology: A Student Guide (2nd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.
- Statt, D. A. (2003). A Student's Dictionary of Psychology. New York: Psychology Press.
- Sternberg, R. J. (Ed.). (2000) Guide to Publishing in Psychology Journals. New York: Cambridge University Press.
- Sternberg, R. J. (2010) The Psychologist's Companion: A Guide to Scientific Writing for Students and Researchers (5th ed.). New York: Cambridge University Press.
- Thaiss, C., & Sanford, J. F. (2000). Writing for Psychology. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
Thesis Writing Guides:
Dissertations and Graduate Theses:
- Bolker, J. (1998). Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day: A Guide to Starting, Revising, and Finishing Your Doctoral Thesis. New York: H. Holt.
- Cone, J. D., & Foster, S. L. (2006). Dissertations and Theses From Start to Finish: Psychology and Related Fields (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Davis, G. B., & Parker, C. A. (2012). Writing the Doctoral Dissertation: A Systematic Approach (3rd ed.). Hauppauge, NY: Barron's.
- Glatthorn, A. A. (2012). Writing the Winning Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
- Heppner, P. P., & Heppner, M. J. (2004). Writing and Publishing Your Thesis, Dissertation, and Research: A Guide for Students in the Helping Professions. Belmont, CA : Thomson/Brooks/Cole.
- Madsen, D. (1992). Successful Dissertations and Theses: A Guide to Graduate Student Research from Proposal to Completion (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
- Martin, R. (1980). Writing and Defending a Thesis or Dissertation in Psychology and Education. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publishers.
- Mauch, J. E., & Park, N. (2003). Guide to the Successful Thesis and Dissertation: A Handbook for Students and Faculty (5th ed.). New York: Marcel Dekker.
- Meloy, J. M. (2002). Writing the Qualitative Dissertation: Understanding by Doing (2nd ed.). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
- Ogden, E. H. (1997). Completing Your Doctoral Dissertation or Master's Thesis in Two Semesters or Less (2nd ed.). Lanham, MD: ScarecrowEducation.
- Piantanida, M., & Garman, N. B. (1999). The Qualitative Dissertation: A Guide for Students and Faculty. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
- Rudestam, K. E., & Newton, R. R. (2001). Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
- Sternberg, D. (1981). How to Complete and Survive a Doctoral Dissertation. New York: St. Martin's Griffin.
American Psychological Association Style:
- American Psychological Association. (2005). APA Style Helper 5.0: Software for New Writers in the Behavioral Sciences (5th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- American Psychological Association. (2009). Concise Rules of APA Style (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Gelfand, H., Walker, C. J., & the American Psychological Association. (2009). Mastering APA Style: Student's Workbook and Training Guide (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Perrin, R. (2014). Pocket Guide to APA Style (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.
- Szuchman, L. T. (2013). Writing with Style: APA Style Made Easy (6th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.
Other Useful Resources:
- Craighead, W. E., & Nemeroff, C. B. (Eds.). (2001). The Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science (3rd ed.). New York: Wiley
- Kazdin, A. E. (Ed.). (2000). Encyclopedia of Psychology (8 volume set). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Nicol, A. A. M., & Pexman, P. M. (2010). Presenting Your Findings: A Practical Guide for Creating Tables (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Nicol, A. A. M., & Pexman, P. M. (2010). Displaying Your Findings: A Practical Guide for Presenting Figures, Posters, and Presentations (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Silvia, P. J. (2007). How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Tuleya, L. G. (Ed.). (2007). Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms (11th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Vandenbos, G. R. (Ed.). (2008). APA Concise Dictionary of Psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Vandenbos, G. R. (Ed.). (2006). APA Dictionary of Psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
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Career and Internship Advice |
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General Psychology Career Guides:
- American Psychological Association. (2003, November). Psychology: Scientific Problem Solvers -- Careers for the 21st Century. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. [PDF brochure]
- DeGalan, J., & Lambert, S. (2006). Great Jobs for Psychology Majors (3rd ed.). Chicago, IL: VGM Career Books.
- Kuther, T. L., & Morgan, R. D. (2020). Careers in Psychology: Opportunities in a Changing World (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
- Morgan, R. D., Kuther, T. L., & Habben, C. J. (2004). Life After Graduate School in Psychology: Insider's Advice from New Psychologists. New York: Psychology Press.
- Prinstein, M. J., & Patterson, M. D. (Eds.). (2013). The Portable Mentor: Expert Guide to a Successful Career in Psychology (2d ed.). New York: Kluwer Academic.
- Sternberg, R. J. (Ed.). (2007). Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Super, C. M., & Super, D. E. (2008). Opportunities in Psychology Careers (3rd ed.). Chicago, IL: VGM Career Books.
Academic Career Guides:
- Darley, J. M., Zanna, M. P., & Roediger, H. L., III. (Eds.). (2004). The Compleat Academic: A Career Guide (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Keller, P. A. (Ed.). (1994). Academic Paths: Career Decisions and Experiences of Psychologists. Hillsdale, N.J.: L. Erlbaum.
- Kronenfeld, J. J., & Whicker, M. L. (1997). Getting an Academic Job: Strategies for Success. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
- Rheingold, H. L. (1994). The Psychologist's Guide to an Academic Career. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Clinical and Counseling Career Guides:
- Baxter, N. J. [revised by Toch, M. U., & Perry, P. A.] (1997). Opportunities in Counseling and Development Careers (rev. ed.). Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.
- Dryden, W., & Spurling, L. (Eds.). (1989). On Becoming a Psychotherapist. New York: Tavistock/Routledge.
- Schapira, S. K. (2000). Choosing a Counselling or Psychotherapy Training: A Practical Guide. New York: Routledge.
- Woody, R. H., & Robertson, M. H. (1997). A Career in Clinical Psychology: From Training to Employment. Madison, CT: International Universities Press.
Internship Opportunities:
- Baird, B. N. (2013). The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education
- Boylan, J. C., Malley, P. B., & Reilly, E. P. (2014). Practicum and Internship: Textbook and Resource Guide for Counseling and Psychotherapy (5th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Brunner-Routledge.
- Faiver, C., Eisengart, S., & Colonna, R. (2004). The Counselor Intern's Handbook (3rd ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson-Brooks/Cole.
- Megargee, E. I. (2001). Megargee's Guide to Obtaining a Psychology Internship (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Brunner-Routledge.
- Williams-Nickelson, C., Prinstein, M. J., & Keilin, W. G. (Eds.). (2012). Internships in Psychology: The APAGS Workbook for Writing Successful Applications and Finding the Right Match (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
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Graduate School |
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Psychology Graduate Programs:
- American Psychological Association. (2010). Graduate Study in Psychology: 2012 Edition. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Clawson, T. W., Henderson, D. A., Schweiger, W. K., & Collins, D. R. (Eds.). (2011). Counselor Preparation: Programs, Faculty, Trends (13th ed.). New York: Brunner/Routledge.
- Kuther, T. L. (2004). Graduate Study in Psychology: Your Guide to Success. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publisher, Ltd.
- Peterson's Guides. (2003). Graduate Programs in Psychology (4th rev. ed.). Lawrenceville, NJ: Peterson's/Thompson.
- Sayette, M. A., Mayne, T. J., & Norcross, J. C. (2016). Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology (2016/2017 ed.). New York: Guilford Publications.
Applying to Graduate School:
- American Psychological Association. (2007). Getting In: A Step-By-Step Plan for Gaining Admission to Graduate School in Psychology (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Buskist, W., & Burke, C. (2006). Preparing for Graduate Study in Psychology: 101 Questions and Answers (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
- Keith-Spiegel, P., & Wiederman, M. W. (2000). The Complete Guide to Graduate School Admission: Psychology, Counseling, and Related Professions (2nd ed.). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Graduate Record Examination:
- Educational Testing Service. (1994). GRE: Practicing to Take the Psychology Test (3rd ed.). Princeton, NJ: Educational Testing Service.
- Jay, M. (2010). Cracking the GRE Psychology Test (8th ed.). New York: Princeton Review.
- Kellogg, R. T., & Pisacreta, R. (1998). The Best Preparation for GRE Psychology with Software. Piscataway, NJ: Research & Education Association.
- Palmer, E. L., & Thompson-Schill, S. L. (2015). Barron's How to Prepare for the GRE in Psychology (7th ed.). Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series.
- Palmer, M., and the staff of Kaplan, Inc. (2016). Kaplan GRE Exam Subject Test: Psychology (6th ed.). New York: Simon & Schuster.
- Raphael, S., & Halpert, L. H. (1999). GRE Psychology: Everything You Need to Score High (3rd ed.). New York: MacMillan.
Graduate School Handbooks:
- Isaac, A. (1998). The African American Student's Guide to Surviving Graduate School. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
- Johnson, W. B., & Huwe, J. M. (2003). Getting Mentored in Graduate School. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Peters, R. L. (1997). Getting What You Came for: The Smart Student's Guide to Earning a Master's or a Ph.D. New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux.
- Pittman, V. V. (1997). Surviving Graduate School Part Time. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
- Rittner, B., & Trudeau, P. (1997). The Women's Guide to Surviving Graduate School. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
- Walfish, S., & Hess, A. K. (Eds.). (2001). Succeeding in Graduate School: The Career Guide for Psychology Students. New York: Psychology Press.
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