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On completion of this module students should be able to: Critically reflect on psychological research and their development as researchers; Apply a range of techniques to the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of data; Develop an ethical and feasible research proposal;
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 3 |
Practical | 25 |
Specified Learning Activities | 37 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Report(s): Continuous Assessment 1 - Preparation and submission of poster | Week 5 | Graded | No | 15 |
Yes |
Report(s): Continuous Assessment 2 - Preparation of an ethics form | Week 9 | Graded | No | 15 |
Yes |
Report(s): Research proposal (maximum 2,500 words) | Week 12 | Graded | No | 50 |
No |
Participation in Learning Activities: Attendance is compulsory and reflects the participatory nature of the learning that takes place in class. | Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 9, Week 11 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Yes |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Students receive written summative feedback including the grade for their continuous assessments (approx Week 6 and 8). Students will have a one to one session with a demonstrator in advance of the final submission. Written feedback is provided on the final assignment.