LOGIC AND SCIENTIFIC WRITING (2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: LO1 – demonstrate on how to think philosophically, logically and critically; LO2 – identify on how to avoid fallacies in thinking and reasoning; LO3 – apply ethical conduct in academic writing by avoiding plagiarism and/or other academic cheating.

Topics:

1. History of Philosophy of Science and Logics;
2. Evaluating Arguments;
3. Informal Fallacies;
4. Formal Logic;
5. Ejaan Bahasa Indonesia Yang Disempurnakan (EYD);
6. The Language of Research and Different Types of Scientific Publications;
7. How to Read a Psychology Journal Article;
8. Citing Sources Using APA (American Psychological Association) Publication Manual;
9. Plagiarism: Ethical Issues and How to Avoid It.