A Strategy for Improving Literature Reviews in Psychology Courses.

Poe, Retta E.

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ERIC Number: EJ409490

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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A Strategy for Improving Literature Reviews in Psychology Courses.

Poe, Retta E.

Teaching of Psychology, v17 n1 p54-55 Feb 1990

Suggests an intervention method designed to teach undergraduates how to write literature review papers. Develops a series of exercises addressing typical student difficulties in completing assignments. Provides a sequence of assignments designed to teach students to formulate a topic, summarize articles, and integrate findings. (Author/NL)

Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Literature Reviews, Psychology, Teaching Methods, Technical Writing, Writing Exercises, Writing Improvement, Writing Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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