{"product_id":"the-complete-researcher-9781433839054","title":"The Complete Researcher","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearning how to do research well is not easy, and for newer scholars the process can feel overwhelming.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsing clear and supportive language, this book is designed to help graduate students and early career professionals in psychology develop skills to effectively work through the research process. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapters cover the essential character traits and skills that are necessary to become an effective researcher, walk through the main steps for completing a research project from start to finish, and discuss considerations when building a career and research program.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rather than the nitty-gritty of research methods, authors Joshua N. Hook, Don E. Davis, and Daryl R. Van Tongeren focus on the big picture of what is required in research. Chapters in the first section address overarching principles—the personal growth, attributes, and habits that are important to develop to become a successful researcher. The second section illustrates the key steps in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Foreword\u003cbr\u003e Everett L. Worthington, Jr.\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: How This Book Can Help Build Research and Leadership Skills\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI. Principles: Building Yourself Into a Successful Researcher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1. Finding and Sustaining Motivation: Connecting Your Values to the Research Process\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2. Building Community as You Build Your Research Career\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3. Building Expertise in Research\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4. Setting Goals for Your Research\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5. Developing Good Habits for Successful Research\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6. Cultivating Positive Beliefs to Foster Research Success\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7. Nurturing the Mind–Body Connection to Support Productivity\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8. Navigating Adversity During the Research Process\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eII. Plan: The Research Project From Start to Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9. Choosing a Topic for Your Research Project\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10. Conducting a Literature Review\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11. Designing Your Research Project\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12. Planning the Method Section\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13. Preparing for the Proposal Meeting\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14. Planning for and Conducting Data Collection\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15. Analyzing Data and Writing Your Results\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 16. Crafting the Discussion\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17. Writing the Abstract\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 18. Making a Conference Presentation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 19. Preparing Your Research Project for Publication\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIII. Program: Developing Leadership Skills and Jump-Starting Your Research Career \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 20. Stepping Into Leadership in Your Research Career\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 21. Developing a Research Program\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 22. Collaborating With Others in Research\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 23. Making the Transition From Graduate Student to Professor\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 24. Mentoring Students\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 25. Balancing Cohesion and Inclusion in Teams\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 26. Conclusion: Final Thoughts on Growing as a Researcher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppendix: Sample Timelines\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e About the Authors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Psychological Association","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739181592919,"sku":"9781433839054","price":33.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781433839054.jpg?v=1720051410","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-complete-researcher-9781433839054","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}