505720-HS2025-0-Psychological Research: From Ideas to Publications





Root number 505720
Semester HS2025
Type of course Seminar
Allocation to subject Psychology
Type of exam not defined
Title Psychological Research: From Ideas to Publications
Description Scientific publications generate knowledge that can have a lasting impact on our society for generations. But are published research conclusions always adequate, incontestable and solid? The seminar offers ‘hands-on’ training in the critical analysis of current (psychological) research. Specifically, students will learn the tools to quickly and thoughtfully evaluate scientific research instead of accepting publications without question. This knowledge can be directly applied by the students by allowing them to reduce errors and inconsistencies in their own research work (e.g. Master’s thesis).
Literature:
Meltzoff, J. and Cooper H. (2018). Critical thinking about research: Psychology and related fields. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Nater, C., & Eagly, A. H. (2025). The fragility of scientific knowledge: A case study on the miscitation of findings on gender stereotypes. Sex Roles, 91(3), 21. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-025-01561-x
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
Link to another web site
Lecturers Dr. Christa NaterInstitut für Psychologie - Soziale Neurowissenschaft & Sozialpsychologie (Prof. Sczesny) 
Prof. Dr. Sabine SczesnyInstitute of Psychology, Social Neuroscience and Social Psychology 
ECTS 5
Recognition as optional course possible No
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Tuesday 10:15-12:00 Weekly
 
Rooms Seminarraum B 306, Institutsgebäude vonRoll
 
Students please consult the detailed view for complete information on dates, rooms and planned podcasts.