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PSY-3004: Writing for Academic Publication including Science Literature Search Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
English. | Examination semester
Spring | Objectives
The course may be included as an elective course in the master program in psychology. The curse may also be of interest for students from other master or PhD programs. | Contents
1) planning a research paper, 2) finding relevant literature in library and data base sources, 3) finding and corresponding with an external expert, 4) outlining and writing publishable papers, 5) using correct grammar, punctuation, and writing style in English language, 6) and following a standard reference format, e.g., APA format and rules. | Form of teaching
12 two-hour classes. | Exam and assessment
Paper (ca 10 pages) written as literature review indicating which journal might publish this review .
The school exam and the written paper will be graded in the scale A-E, F for not approved.
In the event that an exam is evaluated as "F", there will be an opportunity to take a new exam at the beginning of the next semester. | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request. |
Teaching spring 2006
Deadline for handing in exam paper, 23. May. Look for timetables.
First time 6 February |
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