PSYCHFILES: PSYC 7703G

Syllabus

• Course Description

  This course is primarily designed to expose you to the core ideas behind research methods in psychology; the major components of designing research in psychology will be addressed. An additional goal of this course is for you to develop the ability to conduct your own research. In addition to learning about basic research design, you will design and present an actual research project as part of this course. Additionally, this class is designed for you to develop your ability to speak comfortably and clearly. You will orally present on several different topics: a brief summary of your favorite experiment, and a final research proposal. A further goal is to develop scientific writing skills. Being able to clearly express complex ideas in writing is one of the most valuable skills you can develop during your graduate studies. Toward this end, you will write a full research proposal to accompany your ênal proposal presentation.

• Suggested Textbook

  Privitera, Gregory J. (2016) Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences. 2nd Edition. SAGE Pub Co (Please note that any edition will be adequate for the course).
  
  Leary, Mark R. (2017) Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods. 7th Edition. Pearson. (Please note that any edition will be adequate for the course)..
  
  

• Evaluation & Grading

  Final grades will be calculated from the weighting below. Course grades will not be scaled or curved. There will be NO extra credit assignments to supplement your grade.
  
  Completion of CITI Certification: 5% Class Participation: 10% Favorite Experiment Presentation: 15% Presentation of Selected Readings/Individually-led discussion: 30% Research Proposal Map: 10% Research Proposal (written): 15% Research Proposal (presentation): 15%
  
  

Course Policies

• University’s policy on Academic Integrity

  You are encouraged to study and work with other students in the class to master the concepts, however, all work that you submit must be your own. Cheating is submitting another person’s work (another student, the author of a book or article, anyone) for evaluation and grading as if it were your own. Cheating in this course you will earn any student in the class an automatic failing grade for the course, no matter the circumstances.
  
  The faculty and administration of Brooklyn College support an environment free from cheating and plagiarism. As a student, you are personally responsible for being aware of what constitutes cheating, and plagiarism; and, for avoiding both. You can view the complete text of the CUNY Academic Integrity Policy here:
  http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/bc/policies
  If a faculty member suspects a violation of academic integrity, and upon investigation, confirms that violation, or if the student admits the violation, the faculty member MUST report the violation.

• Accessibility

  It is important to me that the course be accessible to all students. In order to receive disability-related academic accommodations students must first be registered with the Center for Student Disability Services. Students who have a documented disability or suspect they may have a disability are invited to set up an appointment with the Director of the Center for Student Disability Services, Ms. Valerie Stewart-Lovell at 718-951-5538. If you have already registered with the Center for Student Disability Services please provide me with the course accommodation form so we may discuss your specific accommodation. A guide and more information can be found here http://catsweb.cuny.edu.

• Email Correspondence

  I will regularly use e-mail to send out announcements, changes in the syllabus, reminders about tests or due dates etc. It is your responsibility to make sure your preferred email is indicated and up-to-date in your CUNYfirst account.