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Miller, Richard L.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Describes an undergraduate psychology class that required the students to either write an essay (counterattitudinal advocacy) or read an essay supporting a scientifically acceptable position contrary to one of their beliefs. Maintains that counterattitudinal advocacy is more effective for overcoming beginning students' erroneous beliefs about…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Change Agents, Change Strategies, College Students
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Procidano, Mary E. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Presents a study in which students in an abnormal psychology class rated the usefulness of drafts for two writing assignments. Reports that a research proposal was more effective than a case study in generating interest in psychology and opportunity for creativity. Concludes that writing assignments should reflect important aspects of a…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Course Evaluation, Creativity, Feedback
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Dunn, Dana S. – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Describes a collaborative writing project in which students must identify key variables, search and read relevant literature, and reason through a research idea by working closely with a partner. The end result is a polished laboratory report in the APA style. The class includes a peer review workshop prior to final editing. (MJP)
Descriptors: Collaborative Writing, Cooperative Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness