Enrich your introductory psychology courses with engaging and accessible primary sources designed to build research literacy. A new teaching resource in the Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research will help you do just that.
In “Beyond the Textbook: Psi Chi Journal Articles in Introductory Psychology Courses,” Steven V. Rouse, Lexington K. Russell, and Ava E. Campbell (Pepperdine University) present 14 curated journal articles aligned with key introductory psychology topics, including cognition, emotion, learning, and memory. Each selection includes:
- An edited abstract
- A glossary of key terms
- Five structured questions tied to sections of a typical research report
This open-access resource is more than a reading list. It’s a flexible toolkit that guides students through interpreting literature reviews, exploring methodology, and reflecting on real-world implications—all in a jargon-free, student-friendly format.
Are you ready to help your students go beyond the textbook? Access the full teaching resourceopens in new window. For any questions, reach out via email.
About the author:
Bradley Cannon serves as Psi Chi’s assistant director of communications and managing editor of Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research. He holds a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and was honored with an honorary bachelor’s in psychology from Winthrop University in 2024. Outside of work, Bradley enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, and their energetic new puppy.