Welcome to the online home of the Student Notebook, a monthly column published in the APS Observer dedicated to issues of interest to graduate students in psychology. The Student Notebook features articles written by APS Student Caucus members on a variety of topics. Since 1990, the Student Notebook has served as a forum in which APSSC members can communicate their ideas, suggestions, and experiences to the members of APS.
Resources for Authors:
Twelve Tips for Authors by Henry L. Roediger, III (Observer, June/July 2007)
Publishing in Graduate School: Tips for New Graduate Students by Kristopher J. Preacher (Observer, April 2003)
Instructions for Authors:
The Student Notebook publishes articles intended for graduate students in the field of psychology. Past topics have ranged from advice for handling issues faced by graduate students, descriptions of authors’ unique research experiences, and discussions of important topics in the field of psychology. Members interested in writing for the Student Notebook are encouraged to review past articles to get an idea of the type and style of manuscripts that are printed.
Manuscripts should be 1,200 words (excluding title and references) in APA (6th edition) style. Abstracts are not necessary. References should be included when necessary but are usually limited to 5-10 sources. When applicable, lists of resources for further information are encouraged. Figures and tables may be included when necessary. The Student Notebook does not publish theoretical articles, literature reviews, or original research reports. Please include a 2-3 sentence author note/bio along with your submission.
All submissions and correspondence should be addressed to the Student Notebook Editor at apssc.sneditor@psychologicalscience.org.
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Testing for Measurement Invariance: Does your measure mean the same thing for different participants?
From Beck’s Depression Inventory to the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), psychological scientists regularly use scales, schedules, and inventories in published empirical papers. But how can we be certain that these questionnaires actually measure the same construct across all respondents? [More]
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A Call for the Positive: Why Young Psychological Scientists Should Take Positive Psychology Seriously
Although there are benefits to studying the faults in airplanes that cause crashes, would it not be better to study the mechanisms that allow flight? [More]
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Emerging Identities of Graduate Students
Many students find the transition from undergraduate to graduate education a difficult one. After all, it might be the first… More
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Going Global With Your PhD
One way to take advantage of graduate school is to study abroad, where you can find new scientific perspectives and research methods as well as improve your career options. [More]
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Mixed Methods Research
Traditionally, there are three branches of methodology: quantitative (numeric data), qualitative (observational or interview data), and mixed methods (using both… More
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Studying First Impressions: What to Consider?
First impressions are long-lasting. This familiar phrase indicates one of the many reasons that studying people’s first impressions is critical… More
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APS Student Caucus: Serving Student Members for 3 Decades
There is much to celebrate about the past 30 years of APS, an organization founded to advance the science of… More
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Telling a Story: The Secret Ingredient to Getting an NSF Fellowship
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) provides 3 years of generous funding for graduate students in… More
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How to Get in: Applying to Psychology Grad School
So you think you want to be a psychological scientist? Well, the first step is applying to graduate school —… More
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Reenvisioning Graduate School
Carolyn Davies envisions ways that graduate programs and students can improve graduate training and empower other students. [More]
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Time-Series Methods in Experimental Research
For many experimental psychologists, the go-to methodological designs are cross-sectional. Cross-sectional studies involve measuring the relationship between some variable(s) of… More
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You Need Technology to Survive Graduate School
Having trouble figuring out ways to organize your graduate school workload? This article introduces you to some of the key applications that can help you survive and thrive throughout your experience. [More]