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PSYC11012 Foundations of Psychological Research

Course details

This is an introductory course designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required throughout their studies in psychology and the social sciences. Students will cover study, learning, organisational and writing skills in relation to psychology, an introduction to critical evaluation of research and evaluating creditability of sources, as well as ethics in research. Students will learn the skills required to succeed throughout their study of psychology including constructing empirical arguments, conducting literature reviews, preparing research reports and essays, as well as referencing and formatting in APA style.


Course at a glance
Career: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Requisites: This course has no pre/co-requisites
Student Contribution Band: 1
EFTSL: 0.12500
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Course availability
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2013 Term Three FLEX
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