Psychology Courses PSY-PA Dissertation Proposal Approval, 0 semester credits The proposal is approved when the committee chair is satisfied with the student's response to the feedback which has been received by the full committee, including the external examiner, and this has been documented appropriately. Pre-requisites: For MEDIA and CLIN: pre-proposal approval (PSY-638). Additional for CLIN: PSY-RSS02, PSY-RSS04, PSY-RSS27, 0.5 credits chosen from other RSSs and 5 credits of PSY-680. Delivery Method: Distance/Electronically Mediated Grading Default: Credit/No Credit
PSY-RSS02 Scholarly Argument, 1 semester credits This research skills seminar will provide didactic material on using evidence, making and organizing a scholarly argument, and synthesizing the existing literature. The seminar includes a number of writing and conceptualization exercises to create a scholarly argument for a proposed new study based on several articles provided by the instructor. Developing a scholarly argument is an essential skill required in writing scholarly papers for other classes as well as for the development of a dissertation or any other research report. Delivery Method: In person Grading Default: Credit/No Credit Only Learning Outcome(s): 1. Develop critical reviewing skills 2. Understand how a body of knowledge is developed 3. Develop proficiency in focused note-taking and outlining of critical argument 4. Understand how to use mind mapping to synthesize content across references 5. Be knowledgeable about how to develop a point of view or thesis to organize literature review. 6. Be competent in outlining a story, argument or logical progression of material from references. 7. Be proficient in writing a paper including a critical review of the literature built around a scholarly argument.
PSY-RSS03 Questionnaire Construction, 0.5 semester credits In this course students will learn the theory and practice of questionnaire construction, whether creating a simple background questionnaire, or developing more complex instruments. The focus of this seminar will be to design questionnaires to be used for research purposes rather than clinical applications. Students will also get practice and guidance on using Word or WordPerfect to format questionnaires in a way that invites participants to complete them and avoid confusion, which can lead to unusable responses. Web-applications are also covered. Delivery Method: In person Grading Default: Credit/No Credit Only Learning Outcome(s): 1. Demonstrate an understanding of when to use questionnaires. 2. Demonstrate the ability to design a questionnaire that will elicit appropriate information from respondents. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of questionnaire formatting, coding and data entry. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of how questionnaire design impacts return rates. 5. Demonstrate the ability to develop and administer a questionnaire using web-based applications.
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