Navigating Research in an Applied Graduate Program

Hilary B. Vidair is an Associate Professor in and former program director of the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at Long Island University (LIU) Post, and a practicing licensed psychologist. She received her Ph.D. in combined clinical and school psychology from Hofstra University, completed a National Institute of Mental Health research fellowship at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute, and has served on over 85 dissertation committees.Pam L. Gustafson is an Academic Specialist with SUNY Empire State College and a certified School Librarian at Brentwood Schools in New York. She holds Master of Library Science and Master of History degrees from Long Island University (LIU) Post and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education Leadership Management from Northeastern University. She has also served on advisory and educational committees for the American Psychological Association (APA), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and the National Associationfor Graduate Admissions Professionals (NAGAP).Eva L. Feindler is a Professor of Psychology in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at Long Island University (LIU) Post, former program director, and former director of Post's Psychological Services Center, and a practicing licensed psychologist. She received her graduate degrees from West Virginia University, has chaired over 85 dissertations, and helped foster applied research partnerships with mental health agencies and schools.

An indispensable resource, Navigating Research in an Applied Graduate Program addresses the concern often foremost in graduate students' minds-how to actually accomplish a dissertation or thesis! Going far beyond research methods and writing, a comprehensive framework is outlined for tackling each aspect of the project. From choosing a research focus to developing the required mindset, skills, and habits, this text will fully equip you to successfully reach the finish line." Leihua Edstrom, Professor, George Fox University and Past-President, National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP)

• PrefaceSECTION 1: BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY WORKChapter 1: Knowledge for Beginning to Build Your Research CompetenceChapter 2: Skills to Develop for Beginning-Level Research CompetenceChapter 3: Attitudes Toward Research SECTION 2: DEVELOPING YOUR PROPOSAL AND MANAGING YOUR FINAL PROJECT Chapter 4: Knowledge for Selecting Your Final Project Topic and Developing Your ProposalChapter 5: Skills for Writing Your Proposal and Managing Your Final ProjectChapter 6: Attitudes Toward Your Research and OthersSECTION 3: FINISHING YOUR FINAL PROJECT AND BEYONDChapter 7: Knowledge for Finalizing Your Final Project Chapter 8: Skills for Finalizing Your Final ProjectChapter 9: Attitudes About Research After Your Final Project and BeyondFurther Recommended ReadingReferences