AIPR Certificate in Parapsychology—Unit Outline
Scope
- case descriptions and discussions of allegedly paranormal phenomena best described as ‘extra-ordinary’ (even in parapsychological circles) including levitation, xenoglossy, weather-PK, etc.
Essay Topic
Describe and discuss examples of extra-ordinary paranormal feats or phenomena.
NOTE: Essay must be no longer than 2000 words and formatted in APA-style. (APA stands for American Psychological Association. All the references given below are in APA-style. Please follow that style in your essays.)
For guidance on how to write an essay, see: Guide to Writing a Basic Essay
Required Reading
Diliberto, G. (1946). Patience Worth: Author from the great beyond. Smithsonian.com. Retrieved April 8, 2017, from: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/patience-worth-author-from-the-great-beyond-54333749/
Harvey-Wilson, S. (2006). Human levitation [PDF]. Australian Journal of Parapsychology, 6, 21-34.
Optional Reading
Grover, W. (2002). My experiences with the PK man. Retrieved April 8, 2017, from http://www.williamjames.com/grover.htm
Taylor, T. (2002). The man who could fly? The Mystery of Daniel Douglas Home. Retrieved June 12, 2006, from http://www.prairieghosts.com/ddhome.html
