This module provides students with the opportunity to conduct, under supervision, independent psychological research in one of a broad range of areas.

a portfolio of work, to be assessed as a whole, comprising:

1. A completed supervision log, providing evidence of structured and planned use of supervisory meetings and sensible time management.
2. A completed ethics form, incorporating a research-plan providing evidence of research-planning and attention to ethics-related issues.
3. A statement from your supervisor confirming that you have provided evidence of data-collection.
4. A research report (with a maximum length of 7000 or, for qualitative projects, 8000 words) detailing rationale, methods, findings and conclusions from the program of research.

Assessment criteria for 4 will require that it shows evidence of all of the listed learning outcomes. Evidence from 1, 2, and 3 is necessary to demonstrate the validity of the report as an assessment of these learning outcomes.

Formative Assessment/Feedback:
Supervisors will offer feedback on one draft version of the final project. How this is implemented will be by negotiation between the student and supervisor.

- Online citation indices and other bibliographic databases
- Peer reviewed journal and other relevant scholarly publications in your chosen area of investigation
- Appropriate software to support data analysis

Be registered on any Psychology Award. Students must achieve a NON-COMPENSATED PASS on SHS85203-2 (Research Methods 3) and SCS85220-2 (Social Psychology Theory and Method)
OR
a non-compensated pass on HSPSE85212-5 (Understanding the Social World) and HSPSE85213-5 (Further RM in Psychology)

There are no specific texts identified as essential reading for this module.

The Psychology Project is an opportunity for students to apply understanding of psychological theory and research methods in answering specific research questions of their own choosing. During the course of the module you will need to develop a detailed understanding of current psychological theory and research findings in one, narrowly focused area. You will also need to develop and refine your research skills. These will include skills in literature searching, in research design and planning, in data collection, in data analysis, in research reporting and in reflecting on the research process. How you go about developing your understanding of the psychology of your research topic, and how you develop your research skills, is very much up to you - you will be responsible for planning and timetabling your own learning. Your learning will be supported in three ways. First we impose a timetable setting out dates by which provisional research proposals and detailed research plans must be presented. Second, a member of staff will supervise your project and will be available to provide advice within the framework detailed in the module handbook. Third, your learning will be supported by the library and electronic infrastructure with which you will already be familiar. Assessment: Practical - Poster (max. 1000 words) or PowerPoint presentation (10 minutes) weighted at 15%. Coursework - Research report (7000 words) or, for qualitative projects, (8000 words) weighted at 85%.

1. Poster (max. 1000 words) or PowerPoint presentation (10 minutes) describing and reflecting on the research process (15% of the grade)

2. Research report (with a maximum length of 7000 or, for qualitative projects, 8000 words) detailing rationale, methods, findings and conclusions from the program of research, accompanied by the following: - A completed supervision log, providing evidence of structured and planned use of supervisory meetings and sensible time management.
- A completed ethics form, providing evidence of research-planning and attention to ethics-related issues.
- A statement from your supervisor confirming that you have provided evidence of data-collection.
The report will count for 85% of the grade