SUBJECT
Title
Preparing and Writing Research Papers and Critical Reading
Code
DPSY16-QNR-105
Type of instruction
practice
Level
Doctoral
Part of degree program
Credits
7
Recommended in
Semester 1-4
Typically offered in
Autumn/Spring semester
Course description
This course covers the principles and steps of preparing and writing research publications including regular papers, brief communications, conference posters and presentations.
The course puts emphasis on presenting data (tables, figures) informatively based on the guideline provided by the current APA Publication Manual.
The course also prepares for the process and difficulties of scientific publications. Furthermore, the course introduces the practical skills of critical readings and preparing
reviews for international journals.
Readings
- American Psychological Association (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington DC. 6th edition.
- Sternberg, R. J. (Ed.). (2000). Guide to publishing in psychology journals. Cambridge, U.K. ; New York: Cambridge University Press.
- McInerney, D. M. (2001). Publishing your psychology research: a guide to writing for journals in psychology and related fields. Crows Nest, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin.