Navigating Research in an Applied Graduate Program: A Guide for Students in Psychology, Mental Health and Education

This book guides students through the nuts and bolts of identifying their research interests, developing a project topic, writing and managing a project, and various interpersonal and academic skills necessary to successfully complete a project. It will also provide recommendations for how faculty can use this guide. The worksheets, checklists, and real student examples included help students and faculty think through the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed at each stage of graduate school.

Hilary B. Vidair is an Associate Professor in and former program director of the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at Long Island University (LIU) Post, and a practicing licensed psychologist. She received her Ph.D. in combined clinical and school psychology from Hofstra University, completed a National Institute of Mental Health research fellowship at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute, and has served on over 85 dissertation committees.
Pam L. Gustafson is an Academic Specialist with SUNY Empire State College and a certified School Librarian at Brentwood Schools in New York. She holds Master of Library Science and Master of History degrees from Long Island University (LIU) Post and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education Leadership Management from Northeastern University. She has also served on advisory and educational committees for the American Psychological Association (APA), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and the National Association for Graduate Admissions Professionals (NAGAP).
Eva L. Feindler is a Professor of Psychology in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at Long Island University (LIU) Post, former program director, and former director of Post's Psychological Services Center, and a practicing licensed psychologist. She received her graduate degrees from West Virginia University, has chaired over 85 dissertations, and helped foster applied research partnerships with mental health agencies and schools.