Question #1: Is the purpose of >prelims to >test competency in a solid knowledge base (i.e., content exam) prior to >doctoral work or in a general skill set (i.e. stats and >>methods)?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
In my department, the answer is the latter. We must show competence in 6 areas: specialty (e.g., Developmental), non-specialty (e.g., Social), stats/methods, history and systems, ethics, and diverity. We develop and write 3 large scale "papers" that show our knowledge in these area while also demonstrating the generation of novel ideas and information. > ><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span >style='font-size: >10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p>�</o:p></span></font></p>> > ><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span >style='font-size: >10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Question #2: If it is content >based should >the content be broad (e.g., any topic from PSYC 101) or narrow (in the >test >takers specialization? As above, the specialization is a part of it. For what it's worth, I think this format is pretty good. My advisor wrote a very specific paper in a very specific area for her prelims and basically never wants to think about that subject matter again. By making the exam broader, we (I am still a student and did this last spring) are able to demonstrate our breadth of knowledge and to demonstrate our ability to add to the field. Erin K. ***** Erin A. Kennedy Department of Psychology Saint Louis University 3511 Laclede Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 977-2262 [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
