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PSY 475 - Research Thesis

(3 units) CO14
Research investigation conducted and written in thesis form.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 PSY 240 ; admission to the departmental honors program in psychology.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Independent Study: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify an original research question based on a review of the literature.
2. identify and demonstrate appropriate research methodologies.
3. engage in the thesis development independently and effectively.
4. identify and practice research ethics and responsible conduct in research.
5. reflect on feedback in the research process.
6. demonstrate proficiency (command of academic writing as appropriate for the discipline) in professional quality written, oral, reading, presentational, and graphic skills: oral defense, written thesis, scholarly article review according to the APA 6th Edition Publication Manual guidelines.
7. effectively explain the research to others in the field and to broader audiences.
8. demonstrate understanding of the scholarly research process: proposal, prospectus, final thesis.


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