Psychology, the scientific study of the human mind and behavior, is a popular major for many college students. An informative handout outlines common assignments in psychology courses. Scholars see how to design a research proposal, write clearly and concisely, and reduce bias. 

Concepts

college preparation, writing techniques, research writing

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english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask pupils to write a reaction paper in response to an article from a scholarly journal
• Have small groups design and conduct a psychological research study

Classroom Considerations

• Requires Internet access or advanced printing 

Pros

• Provides additional resources
• Includes several links to informative handouts
• Information is organized with bold headings and bullet points

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