PSYC 2201 Psychological Inquiry and Writing

This course provides students with foundational skills necessary to review scholarly literature and write scientific research reports, following APA-style. The course will cover topics such as proper citing procedures, avoiding improper paraphrasing, and developing and formatting each section of an APA-style research report.

Registration Name

Psychological Inquiry & Writing

Lecture Hours

1

Lab Hours

0

Credits

1

Prerequisite

PSYC 1101

Offered

Athens and Demorest: Fall

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Know how to find and critically evaluate scientific sources.
2. Understand the difference between appropriate and inappropriate sources.
3. Learn how to write the different parts of an APA-style paper.
4. Become better scientific writers.
5. Be aware of academic integrity issues related to writing scientific papers.