Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience
Practical: Writing Assignment 2
Full course description
Students will practice both popular and academic writing. These assignments are done in pairs and will be based on a semi-structured interview they will perform with a person from a different societal background than themselves. Within these three writing assignments, attention will be paid to writing according to current language and style rules, providing constructive feedback, structuring an academic paper and plagiarism.
The second assignment involves practicing writing about qualitative studies. Students will write an academic paper about their semi-structured interview. This assignment can be altered after writing assignment 3 and will be handed in after completion of writing assignment 3.
Course objectives
Students:
- can interpret, and write about a qualitative study;
- can formulate a critical conclusion regarding the outcome of a qualitative study;
- can write findings in a scientific matter and according to APA;
- can identify aspects of individual and cultural diversity and recognize potential for prejudice and discrimination regarding these aspects.
IPN1135
Period 4
3 Feb 2025
4 Apr 2025
ECTS credits:
0.0Instruction language:
EnglishCoordinator:
- G. van Rossum
Teaching methods:
Skills, Assignment(s)Assessment methods:
Attendance, Final paperKeywords:
Writing skills