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 the SPSP Diversity Fund. Table of Contents (click on a category of interest) Undergraduate Education:    Advanced Placement in Psychology    Majoring in Psychology Writing Assistance:    General Writing Guides    Psychology Writing Guides    Thesis Writing Guides    Dissertations and Graduate Theses    American Psychological Association Style    Other Useful Resources Career and Internship Advice:    General Psychology Career Guides    Academic Career Guides    Clinical and Counseling Career Guides    Internship Opportunities Graduate School:    Psychology Graduate Programs    Applying to Graduate School    Graduate Record Examination    Graduate School Handbooks

Undergraduate Education

Advanced Placement in Psychology: Azzara, A. V., Freer, A., & Sternberg, R. (2004). Cracking the AP Psychology Exam. New York: Princeton Review. Kaplan. (2005). AP Psychology. New York: Simon & Schuster. Maitland, L. L. (2004). 5 Steps to a 5 on the AP: Psychology. New York: McGraw-Hill. McEntarffer, R., & Weseley, A. (2004). Barron's How to Prepare for the AP Psychology Advanced Placement Examination (2nd ed.). Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series. Majoring in Psychology: Kuther, T. L. (2003). The Psychology Major's Handbook. Belmont, CA: Thomson Learning/Wadsworth. Landrum, R. E., & Davis, S. F. (2003). The Psychology Major: Career Options and Strategies for Success (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall. Morgan, B. L., & Korschgen, A. J. (2001). Majoring in Psych?: Career Options for Psychology Undergraduates (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Woods, P. J., & Wilkinson, C. S. (Eds.). (1987). Is Psychology the Major for You?: Planning for Your Undergraduate Years. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Writing Assistance

General Writing Guides: Provost, G. (1985). 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing (reissue ed.). New York: Mentor Books. Stilman, A. (1997). Grammatically Correct: The Writer's Essential Guide to Punctuation, Spelling, Style, Usage and Grammar. 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. (2001). On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (25th anniv. ed.). New York: Quill. Psychology Writing Guides: Hult, C. A. (1996). Researching and Writing in the Social Sciences. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon. 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. Mitchell, M. L., Jolley, J. M., & O'Shea, R. P. (2007). Writing for Psychology: A Guide for Students (2nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson. Parrott, L., III. (1999). How to Write Psychology Papers (2nd ed.). New York: Longman. Rosnow, R. L., & Rosnow, M. (2006). Writing Papers in Psychology: A Student Guide to Research Reports, Essays, Proposals, Posters, and Handouts (7th 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. (2003) The Psychologist's Companion: A Guide to Scientific Writing for Students and Researchers (4th ed.). New York: Cambridge University Press. Thaiss, C., & Sanford, J. F. (2000). Writing for Psychology. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon. Thesis Writing Guides: Kogan, N. (2002). Conquering Your Undergraduate Thesis. New York: Natavi Guides. Murray, R. (2002). How to Write a Thesis. Philadelphia, PA: Open University Press. Staff of REA. (2002). Writing Your A+ Thesis: REA's Quick and Easy Guide. Piscataway, NJ: Research & Education Association. Teitelbaum, H. (2003). How to Write a Thesis (5th ed.). Lawrenceville, NJ: Thomson/Arco. Van Wagenen, R. K. (1991). Writing a Thesis: Substance And Style. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. 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. (1993). Dissertations and Theses From Start to Finish: Psychology and Related Fields. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Davis, G. B., & Parker, C. A. (1997). Writing the Doctoral Dissertation: A Systematic Approach (2nd ed.). Hauppauge, NY: Barron's. Glatthorn, A. A. (1998). Writing the Winning Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide. 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. (2005). Concise Rules of APA Style. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Gelfand, H., Walker, C. J., & the American Psychological Association. (2002). Mastering APA Style: Student's Workbook and Training Guide. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Perrin, R. (2004). Pocket Guide to APA Style. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin. Szuchman, L. T. (2005). Writing with Style: APA Style Made Easy (3rd 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 Gallagher, L. A. (Ed.). (2005). Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms (10th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Kazdin, A. E. (Ed.). (2000). Encyclopedia of Psychology (8 volume set). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Nicol, A. A. M., & Pexman, P. M. (1999). Presenting Your Findings: A Practical Guide for Creating Tables. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Nicol, A. A. M., & Pexman, P. M. (2003). Displaying Your Findings: A Practical Guide for Presenting Figures, Posters, and Presentations. 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. Vandenbos, G. R. (Ed.). (2006). APA Dictionary of Psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Career and Internship Advice

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. (2001). Great Jobs for Psychology Majors (2nd ed.). Chicago, IL: VGM Career Books. Kuther, T. L., & Morgan, R. D. (2004). Careers in Psychology: Opportunities in a Changing World. Belmont, CA: Thomson Learning/Wadsworth. 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.). (2003). The Portable Mentor: Expert Guide to a Successful Career in Psychology. New York: Kluwer Academic. Sternberg, R. J. (Ed.). (1997). Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Super, C. M., & Super, D. E. (2001). Opportunities in Psychology Careers (rev. 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. (2005). The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Boylan, J. C., Malley, P. B., & Reilly, E. P. (2001). Practicum and Internship: Textbook and Resource Guide for Counseling and Psychotherapy (3rd 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. (Eds.). (2005). Internships in Psychology: The APAGS Workbook for Writing Successful Applications and Finding the Right Match (2005-2006 ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Graduate School

Psychology Graduate Programs: American Psychological Association. (2004). Graduate Study in Psychology: 2005 Edition. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Clawson, T. W., Henderson, D. A., Schweiger, W. K., & Collins, D. R. (Eds.). (2004). Counselor Preparation: Programs, Faculty, Trends (11th 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. (2004). Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology (2004/2005 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., & Sherburne, T. R. (1996). Preparing for Graduate Study in Psychology: 101 Questions and Answers. 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. (2002). Cracking the GRE Psychology Test (6th 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. (2001). Barron's How to Prepare for the GRE Psychology (5th ed.). Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series. Palmer, M., and the staff of Kaplan, Inc. (2005). Kaplan GRE Psychology (2nd 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. (1992). Getting What You Came for: The Smart Student's Guide to Earning a Master's or a Ph.D. New York: Noonday Press. 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. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

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