Module PRP-4013:
Research Rotation
Module Facts
Run by School of Human and Behavioural Sciences
20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits
Semester 1 & 2
Organiser: Dr Simon Watt
Overall aims and purpose
"Research Rotation" concentrates on research methods in Psychology. The aim is for students to gain experience in and understanding of different research topics and methods, and hence acquire a broader range of knowledge and understanding of current research topics and reseach methods in Psychology.
Course content
Students will participate in research with two (one in each semester) different researchers at the School of Psychology. Participation includes partaking in lab/research-group meetings, learning the research methods used, working on experiments together with members of the research group, and presenting and discussing papers related to the research topic studied by the researcher and the methods used.
Assessment Criteria
threshold
Presentation: limited grasp of the research topic, limited understanding of the research methods and limited understanding of the relationship between the research topic and methods. Limited organization and presentation skills. Report: limited grasp of the research topic, limited understanding of the research methods and limited understanding of the relationship between the research topic and methods. Limited range and use of source materials, and limited organization of the report. Activities: limited competence and engagement in research activities
good
Presentation: good grasp of the research topic, competent understanding of the research methods and reasonable understanding of the relationship between the research topic and methods. Good organization and presentation skills. Report: good grasp of the research topic, competent understanding of the research methods and reasonable understanding of the relationship between the research topic and methods. Reasonable range and use of source materials, and good organization of the report. Activities: good competence and engagement in research activities
excellent
Presentation: Excellent grasp of the research topic, deep understanding of the research methods and excellent understanding of the relationship between the research topic and methods. Very good organization and presentation skills. Report: Excellent grasp of the research topic, deep understanding of the research methods and excellent understanding of the relationship between the research topic and methods. Excellent range and use of source materials, and very good organization of the report. Activities: excellent competence and engagement in research activities
Learning outcomes
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Compose a literature review on the topic studied by the researcher.
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Describe, understand and critically evaluate the research method used in relation to the research topic.
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Describe and understand the research topic studied by the researcher.
Assessment Methods
Type | Name | Description | Weight |
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Presentation | 7.50 | ||
Research Report | 12.50 | ||
Comp and Eng in Research Activities | 30.00 | ||
Presentation Sem 2 | 7.50 | ||
Research Report Sem 2 | 12.50 | ||
Comp and Eng in research Activites | 30.00 |
Teaching and Learning Strategy
Hours | ||
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Lecture | 2 | |
Laboratory | Students will be introduced to new research topics and methods, and gain insight into the crucial interrelationship between research topic and research methods. Students will be taught through individualized or small-group meetings and research activities with individual researchers or research groups. |
66 |
Private study | 132 |
Transferable skills
- Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
- Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
- Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
- Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
- Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
- Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
- Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
- Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
- Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
- Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
Subject specific skills
- Understand the scientific underpinnings of psychology as a discipline.
- Communicate psychological concepts effectively in written form.
- Communicate psychological concepts effectively in oral form.
- Be computer literate for the purpose of processing and disseminating psychological data and information.
- Retrieve and organise information effectively.
- Handle primary source material critically.
- Engage in effective teamwork for the purpose of collaborating on psychological projects.
- Reason scientifically and demonstrate the relationship between theory and evidence.
- Carry out empirical studies by operationalizing research questions, generating hypotheses, collecting data using a variety of methods, analysing data using quantitative and/or qualitative methods, and present and evaluate research findings (under appropriate supervision).
- Comprehend and use psychological data effectively, demonstrating a systematic knowledge of the application and limitations of various research paradigms and techniques.
- Use a variety of psychological tools, including specialist software, laboratory equipment and psychometric instruments.
Courses including this module
Compulsory in courses:
- C8AL: MSc Psychological Research year 1 (MSC/PSYRES)
Optional in courses:
- C8BZ: MRes Psychology year 1 (MRES/PSYCH)