You are to write a five to ten page research paper, utilizing APA style, on a topic of your choice related to the material we discuss in class. Your paper may be a research project you are interested in pursuing. You should include in your paper a clear statement of theory and hypothesis, a brief review of existing literature, how you might go about collecting research to support your hypothesis, including pertinent methodological concerns based on the material we have discussed in class. Material discussed in class, in films, and presented by guest lecturers, and not in any of the readings, may form the basis for questions on the examinations. One grade reduction for over three class absences.
Students are responsible for anything covered in class during their absence.
Readings must be completed by the session to which they are assigned. Additional readings may be assigned during the course. Any material used in this class based on actual clinical situations is disguised to protect confidential of persons involved. By taking this course, you agree to abide by principles of confidentiality, i.e. you agree to not to discuss any clinical material with anyone who is not in the class.