Complete Researcher

Joshua N. Hook, PhD, received his doctorate in counseling psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a professor of psychology at the University of North Texas, and he is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Texas. His professional interests include humility, religion/spirituality, and multicultural counseling. Dr. Hook has published more than 3 journal articles and book chapters, has received several grants from the John Templeton Foundation for his research and received the early career awards from two divisions of the American Psychological Association (APA).  Don (Donnie) Davis Jr., PhD, is an associate professor of psychology at Georgia State University. He received his doctorate from Virginia Commonwealth University, completed his predoctoral internship at Clemson University, and is currently licensed in Georgia. A member of the Ken Matheny Center for the Study of Stress, Trauma, and Resilience, Dr. Davis has worked on more than 3 grants. His research and clinical interests are in positive psychology, with a focus on humility and related virtues. He has published more than 275 articles and chapters, and has written several books. He is associate editor of The Journal of Positive Psychology.  Daryl Van Tongeren, PhD, is an associate professor of psychology at Hope College. A social psychologist, he has published more than 2 articles and chapters on topics such as meaning in life, humility, religion, relationships, and well-being. This is his third book. Dr. Van Tongeren amp rsquo s research has been covered by numerous national media outlets. His work has been supported by grants from the John Templeton Foundation, and he was won national and international awards for his research. He is an associate editor for The Journal of Positive Psychology and a consulting editor for Psychology of Religion and Spirituality and The Journal of Social Psychology.

• ForewordEverett L. Worthington, Jr.PrefaceIntroduction: How This Book Can Help Build Research and Leadership SkillsI. Principles: Building Yourself Into a Successful ResearcherChapter . Finding and Sustaining Motivation: Connecting Your Values to the Research ProcessChapter 2. Building Community as You Build Your Research CareerChapter 3. Building Expertise in ResearchChapter 4. Setting Goals for Your ResearchChapter 5. Developing Good Habits for Successful ResearchChapter . Cultivating Positive Beliefs to Foster Research SuccessChapter 7. Nurturing the Mind amp ndash Body Connection to Support ProductivityChapter 8. Navigating Adversity During the Research ProcessII. Plan: The Research Project From Start to FinishChapter 9. Choosing a Topic for Your Research ProjectChapter . Conducting a Literature ReviewChapter . Designing Your Research ProjectChapter 2. Planning the Method SectionChapter 3. Preparing for the Proposal MeetingChapter 4. Planning for and Conducting Data CollectionChapter 5. Analyzing Data and Writing Your ResultsChapter . Crafting the DiscussionChapter 7. Writing the AbstractChapter 8. Making a Conference PresentationChapter 9. Preparing Your Research Project for PublicationIII. Program: Developing Leadership Skills and Jump-Starting Your Research Career Chapter 2 . Stepping Into Leadership in Your Research CareerChapter 2 . Developing a Research ProgramChapter 22. Collaborating With Others in ResearchChapter 23. Making the Transition From Graduate Student to ProfessorChapter 24. Mentoring StudentsChapter 25. Balancing Cohesion and Inclusion in TeamsChapter 2 . Conclusion: Final Thoughts on Growing as a ResearcherAppendix: Sample TimelinesReferencesIndexAbout the Authors