PSYC 205 - Writing for Research in Psychology

5 credit hours

Introduces students to the basics of qualitative and quantitative research and writing in psychology, with an emphasis on formulating research questions, learning how to read and interpret psychological literature and published research articles, as well as developing a literature review relevant to a specific research topic. Students will also learn how to write in APA format, gaining a solid understanding of this format’s utility and its importance in psychological writing. Prerequisite: PSYC 120. Majors only.