Methods in Psychological Research
Video and Multimedia
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Video Links
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“APA Formatting – The Basics”
A video from Purdue University about how to format your paper using APA style. -
“Quick Guide to APA Style”
A brief video that discusses how to use APA style in one’s paper. -
“Grammar Bytes! Presents Plagiarism”
This video discusses how to “avoid academic theft for research success.” -
“What is Plagiarism?”
A three-part series on what plagiarism consists of. -
“What is Plagiarism?”
A digital cartoon that depicts plagiarism.
Audio Links
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“Can Eyewitnesses Create Memories”
Forensic psychologist Scott Fraser discusses research on eyewitness testimony and is a good example of responsible communication about psychology research to the public. -
“Dating Study Says Singles With Options Go For Hotties”
Listening to this audio clip about psychologists’ research on dating can spur good discussion about presentation of psychology research in the media. -
“Psychologist Investigates The Origins of Evil”
Psychologist Philip Zimbardo is well known for his ability and efforts to responsibly popularize psychology, and this audio clip contains a discussion with him about his research.
Web Resources
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Psychology Experimental Report
A terrific resource from Purdue university about writing a psychology experimental report. -
Psychology Writing
Discusses how to writes a Method section of a psychology paper. -
Plagiarism
An analysis of why people plagiarize. -
Literature Reviews
Literature review guidelines from the APA.