Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description The dissertation module supports the student undertaking research in an area related to psychotherapy. The student will follow through all aspect of the research process from inception of a research question to dissemination through the production of the thesis | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify a psychotherapy related research question(s) 2. Select an appropriate research design to address specific research questions 3. Conduct a critical review and synthesis of research literature 4. Conduct a study using one methodology and its associated methods in depth 5. Present research findings in a readable well structured format | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Research question to methodological approachDecision making and justificationCritical reviewing of literatureSelecting literature for review, using literature in the thesisMethodologies exploredSpecific quantitative and qualitative designs being used by the studentsHow to write a thesisFrom introduction to conclusions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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