Publisher's Synopsis
POWERFUL AIDS FOR IMPROVING GRADES
The A-Z Psychology Coursework Handbook is the ideal companion for students undertaking field and project work in AS and A2 Psychology. It is a highly accessible book and one which students can dip into as and when they need guidance. This invaluable text has been fully updated to meet the specifications and assessment methods for AQA, OCR and Edexcel project work.
Every aspect of coursework and project work is covered, from 'How to get started' through to 'Writing your practical report'. Extracts and summaries from successful student projects bring each section to life. The Handbook contains an A-Z of research sources, fully updated, and an A-Z glossary of coursework terms. Also included are easy to follow explanations of the major statistical tests that you are likely to use and useful advice on how to incorporate IT and the internet into your research and report writing. In addition, there is plenty of practical advice on the best way to write and present your Psychology coursework, to maximise the marks obtained.
Topics covered include:
·Establishing research questions and hypotheses
·Carrying out effective research
·How to analyse and interpret your findings
·Guide to the specific project requirements of AQA, Edexcel and OCR
