Psychology Research and Resources
Resources for Students
Honors Program in Psychology
The Honors program in psychology requires completion and defense of a thesis that is proposed in Psychology 375: Advanced Research I and executed in Psychology 376: Advanced Research II. A grade of at least A- in each course is required for a student to receive honors in psychology. In addition, the thesis must be defended before a committee of faculty who must decide that the student is worthy of the distinction of Honors in Psychology.
Guidelines for Writing Papers in Psychology
Psychologists write in the style dictated by the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual. When you write papers in psychology courses, you will be expected to write in this style. The following resources will help you to learn and use APA. Of course, follow all directions given by your professor for your specific assignment.
There are two basic types of psychology papers: literature reviews (aka term papers) and research reports. If you have conducted an empirical study in which you have collected and analyzed data, you should follow the instructions for writing a research report. Otherwise, look at the instructions for writing a literature review.
For additional resources on APA writing,see information from the 168 Writing Center.
Attending Grad School?
Please stop by the department to review our available resources such as the APA Guide to Graduate Study.Your best resource is your psychology faculty.You should discuss future opportunity with your advisor and also get input from the other members of the department.
Many 168 students in recent years have gone on in the area ofSchool Psychology. To learn more about school psychology, look at the web site of the.
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Recommendation Request Worksheet
Before requesting reference letters from a 168 Department of Psychology faculty member, please download and complete theRecommendation Request Worksheet.This will helpyoustay organized and ensure you receive the best possible letters of reference. The worksheet is a Microsoft Excel file and a link is provided below.
Researcher: Layne Flynn
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