PSY 284 - Professional Seminar

The purpose of this course is to explore the psychological literature pertaining to issues of concern to basic and applied psychologists. Special attention will be focused on (a) the literature review process, (b) the critical evaluation of scholarly journal articles, and (c) the development of writing skills appropriate to the discipline of psychology (including APA Style formatting of scholarly manuscripts). Each section of this class will focus on a single issue or topic selected by the instructor. Course Typically Offered: Every spring.

Prerequisite(s): Psychology major, sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.

Credits: 4