Introduction to Module 1
If you are reading this page and you havenot yet read the course syllabus and course overview STOP READING MODULE 1 RIGHT NOW and first review the syllabus and 'getting started material....the orientation will keep you alert to what to look for as far as due dates and assignments. If you have laready reviewed the syllabus and other introductory materials, then read on...
Introduction to Module 1
Module 1 is probably quite similar content in research methods classes at any university in the USA. Almsot any research methods in psychology course begins with an overview of research methods and how to generate ideas for research and then turn an idea into a hypothesis to be tested.
You should begin by reading chapters 1 & 2 in your textbook
Assignments:
There are three assignments in module 1
- Discussion: getting to know you and your interests and questions
- Lab: researching and developing interests using search engines
- Quiz on chapters 1 & 2
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this module you will be able to:
Understand how scientists define 'knowing' and identify and critique common methods of knowing
Describe the steps in the research process
use search engines including psyarticles and google scholar to conduct a literature search
read and understand a research article
generate and develop your own research interests (which may allow yout o get a head start on your final paper)