How to Write Brilliant Psychology Essays

Paul Dickerson is Associate Professor at the University of Roehampton where he has taught for more than 25 years. His research has predominantly adopted a qualitative approach and has largely focused on issues of talk and interaction. He has previously written How to Write Brilliant Psychology Essays also published by Sage. Paul has written Social Psychology 2e to enable you to immerse yourself in the exciting world of social psychology, to see its relevance in everyday life - as well as to support you in questioning its findings.

• Chapter 1: Catch the wave – how to seize the moment, overcome procrastination and write nowChapter 2: Make it yours – how to use sources effectively and avoid the plagiarism trapChapter 3: Set it up – how to write an effective introductionChapter 4: Keep on target - how to answer the essay questionChapter 5: Keep it smooth – how to interconnect your essayChapter 6: Keep it critical - how to develop your critical evaluationChapter 7: Keep it dynamic – how to develop your academic voice and describe effectivelyChapter 8: Sum it up – how to write an effective conclusionChapter 9: Make it professional – how to ensure high-quality presentation and referencingChapter 10: Refine and enhance – how to effectively review and edit your essayChapter 11: Unseen examsChapter 12: Seen and takeaway exams