PSY 201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Teaching Assistant
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Courses lay the foundation for information and knoweldge about psychology, but that information and knowledge will do little good without skills needed to utilize that knoweldge. Opportunity for undergraduate students to assist faculty members in a program of research. You will be actually be involved in doing the research rather than reading about it in your textbook. Acquisition of skills and knowledge not easily gained in the classroom. Opportunity to work one-on-one with a faculty member. Opportunity to contribute to the advancements of the science of psychology. Exposure to general research techniques helpful for pursuing later graduate work. Opportunity to practice written and oral communication skills by preparing for and attending professional conferences and preparing and submitting manuscripts for publication. Cultivation of a mentoring relationship with a faculty member that will be helpful for acquiring letters of recommendation. You might have the opportunity to work with a faculty member as part of their research lab.
