Course Description
Laboratory to complement PSY 311, including developing research proposals, scientific writing in APA style, and communicating research ideas. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 102 or RCO 101 or completion of MAC written communication competency course; Corequisite: PSY 311, waived for anyone who previously earned a C- or better in PSY 311 (or its equivalent).
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate how to conduct literature searches in psychology
- Summarize and evaluate original research articles on a specific topic
- Develop hypotheses
- Design and execute a research project to test those hypotheses
- Communicate research by writing a report using American Psychological Association standards
- Improve writing by addressing feedback from earlier drafts
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Attendance and Engagement | 20 points |
| Assignments and Quizzes | 20% |
| Study Participation | 20 points |
| Research Paper including drafts | 40% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93-100 | A |
| 90-92 | A- |
| 87-89 | B+ |
| 83-86 | B |
| 80-82 | B- |
| 77-79 | C+ |
| 73-76 | C |
| 70-72 | C- |
| 67-69 | D+ |
| 63-66 | D |
| 60-62 | D- |
| 0-59 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Mandatory; contributes to the 20 points in Attendance and the 20 points in study participation
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.