Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description The principal purpose of this module is to facilitate students in the completion, under supervision, of a research project based on an independent piece of psychological research. The module requires students to: design a research study; successfully apply for ethical clearance for the study; collect and analyse data; and submit a professionally presented research project document. To support students in preparing for, and carrying out their research projects, the module will involve a number of advanced research methods workshops. This module involves a project proposal that must be approved by the module tutor/supervisor in order for the student to progress with the module, i.e. a student’s proposal must be approved in order for that student to be able to proceed with the module. Also please note that the completion of a PY320 independent research project involves the successful application for ethical approval of the project. If this approval is not granted a student cannot proceed with the module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Evaluate, and reflect on, the process of carrying out psychological research 2. Under supervision, employ appropriate research methods and design strategies in the design of a psychological research study 3. Ground their research design in a critical review of the psychological literature related to their research study 4. Evaluate relevant theoretical concepts and empirical research in written format 5. Successfully navigate the process of seeking ethical clearance for a psychological research study 6. Critically apply the relevant guidelines and requirements for ethical conduct in carrying out psychological research 7. Competently engage in collection and analysis of psychological data, under supervision 8. Report research project rationale, findings, conclusions and overall implications in written format, and to a professional standard 9. Effectively communicate their research project rationale, findings, conclusions and overall implications in a written and/or oral presentation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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