The Compleat Academic: A Practical Guide for the Beginning Social Scientist
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Book Overview
This volume is a collection of information about the concerns and problems of the beginning social scientist in the academic and nonacademic world. Covering topics from the senior graduate student's job search to the assistant professor's research and teaching experiences, this book serves as an official introduction to the "rules of the academic game".
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0898599490
ISBN13:9780898599497
Release Date:February 1987
Publisher:Psychology Press
Length:248 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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Amazing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
The Compleat Academic: A Career Guide, holds a substantial amalgam of knowledge from experienced scholars to health practitioners. It is the sole source of reference that an adherent student of higher education must have in order to considerably prepare for future career as an academic, researcher, or clinician. It grants considerable details on how to be successful in academia, starting from pursuing a research-academic career immediately after completion of a doctoral degree or chase a post-doctoral position, to simply sustaining a profession in a research-focused university. I raise my chapeau to the authors and collaborators in compiling these untold secrets pertaining to throughout and following post-graduate degree.
Excellent
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
The Complete Academic was exactly what I was looking for. It answered my questions regarding teaching as a profession, and how to get my foot in the door.
very helpful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I bought this book for the job interview section primarily. However, I think it will be helpful throughout my career in psychology.
A research psychologist's bible
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book is a must have for anyone in or considering a career in academia as a psychologist. It offers wonderful perspectives for what you should and should not do at all stages of your academic career. As a psychology grad student, I am recommending it to all of my peers. I could not be happier with this book. It is a wonderful source of professional guidance and inspiration.
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