Transcript title

Readings in Psychology

Credits

1

Grading mode

Standard letter grades

Total contact hours

20

Other hours

20

Prerequisites

Instructor approval.

Course Description

Provides a scientific introduction to how to critically read and discuss scientific literature.

Course learning outcomes

1. Connect concepts to theory and data.
2. Employ knowledge to critique scientific theory and methodology.
3. Demonstrate critical reading of primary and secondary scientific literature.

Content outline

Scientific literature Evaluation strategies Scientific theory and methodology in literature

Required materials

Selected peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles related to current topics and research in psychology.