Midterm research project. Part 1. Psychology course

1.

Part 1
Psychology course

2.

Instruction
• Create a team with 2/3 students or individual
• Select a topic (from the list in the syllabus p. 19 (annex 5) or choose the topic by yourself
• Make a mind map (via mobile/PC applications). This helps you visually organize all information
about the topic and know how you can connect the topic with psychology course (add to the report)
• Introduction (general information, literature review) - explain why you choose the topic, add some
background info, and support with academic literature sources
• References (APA style)
Due date: May 24th, 9 am,
File type: pdf (1-2 page or more), font size - 12 pt. Font style: Times New Roman

3.

Resources (links)
1. Literature review:
https://www.awelu.lu.se/genres/stude
nt-writing-genres/student-literaturereview/
5. https://miro.com/mind-map/
2. Purdue Online Writing Lab:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/
7. APA style:
https://www.citationmachine.net/apa
3. Literature review:
https://www.scribbr.com/dissertation/li
terature-review/
8. Quick guide to APA style:
https://www.awelu.lu.se/referencing/q
uick-guides-to-reference-styles/apa/
4. Mind map:
https://www.mindmeister.com
6. https://bubbl.us

4.

Example
1. student(s) name(s) and ID group
2. Topic title
3. Mind map: visualization
4. Introduction part:
• General info (definition, origin of the topic or term)
• Literature review (World => Central Asia => Kazakhstan) - academic resources
(academic articles, reports, statistical data, policy documents etc.)
• Research design part: research question
5. References (APA style)