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Peer reviewedMendenhall, Mark – Teaching of Psychology, 1983
Aspects of the dissertation requirement that often pose problems include the selection of committee members, topic selection, length of the dissertation, and preparation in research skills. Suggestions from the literature that will aid doctoral candidates in overcoming these obstacles are provided. (RM)
Descriptors: Committees, Doctoral Dissertations, Graduate Students, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMakosky, Vivian Parker – Teaching of Psychology, 1985
The rapid generation of information today constitutes an imperative for change in the way undergraduate psychology courses are taught. Psychology instructors must carefully select material for their courses, structure courses to maximize student performance, emphasize information retrieval skills, and contribute to the development of general…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Course Content, Educational Change, Educational Needs
