Wikipedia:United States Education Program/Courses/Cognition Lab (Dr. Julie Boron)/Course description

Course description
This course, PSYC 3761L Cognition Laboratory, is the writing intensive laboratory that accompanies the Cognition course. Students will gain in depth experience with experimental methods in Cognitive Psychology, as well as improving communication skills on topics in Cognitive Psychology. Knowledge and understanding of theories and research methods in cognitive psychology will be gained, in addition to critical thinking regarding explaining and predicting human behavior as it applies to cognition.

This portion of the course will contribute to the Association for Psychological Science Wikipedia Initiative. Students will add to and expand current articles on topics relevant to Cognitive Psychology. This assignment will has the following goals: 1. Gain in depth knowledge on topics in Cognitive Psychology. 2. Develop critical thinking skills by evaluating and analyzing topics relevant to Cognitive Psychology. 3. Enhance written communication skills in regards to topics in Cognitive Psychology. 4. Gain experience with collaboration through providing and responding to feedback, and negotiating changes. 5. Develop an understanding and appreciation of how information is both produced and consumed.