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

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

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.4. The poster/presentation will reflect learning outcomes 3 and 5.
The research report will assess all learning outcomes (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)

Formative Assessment/Feedback:
Staff delivering the clinics/additional support sessions on ethics, research methods and online recruitment system will offer formative feedback and advice. Supervisors will offer feedback on one draft version of the ethics form, the poster and the final project. Additional formative feedback will be provided following the poster or PowerPoint presentation. How supervisor fe

- 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 participant recruitment and data analysis

Be registered on any Psychology Award, eligible for BPS accreditation. Students must achieve a NON-COMPENSATED PASS on PSYC50684 (Further Research Methods) and PSYC50673 (Understanding the Social World)

There are no specific texts identified as essential reading for this module.
Students are referred to the extensive guidance material available on Blackboard. Students will identify, in conjunction with their supervisors, the most appropriate published sources within the psychological topic being investigated.

1. DETAILED AND CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF LITERATURE, INCLUDING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE LIMITS OF THAT LITERATURE, IN ONE AREA OF PSYCHOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION. (SGA 2 AND 10) Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding
Psychology Research Skills

2. COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF ETHICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES WITHIN THE CHOSEN AREA OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH. (SGA 3)
Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding
Psychology Research Skills

3. CONDUCT EMPIRICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH INDEPENDENTLY AND WITH PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, UNDER SUPERVISION, AND REFLECT ON THE RESEARCH PROCESS. (SGA 1, 6, 9 AND 12) Enquiry
Psychology Research Skills
Reflection

4. IDENTIFY AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE APPROPRIATE EMPIRICAL METHODS AND DATA ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES, AND APPLY THESE TO A PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH QUESTION. (SGA 9 AND 11)
Analysis
Problem Solving

5. PRESENT A CLEAR VERBAL AND WRITTEN ACCOUNT OF THE RATIONALE, METHODS, FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF A PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH STUDY WHICH YOU HAVE DESIGNED AND CONDUCTED YOURSELF. (SGA1, SGA7)
Communication
Psychology Research Skills
Reflection

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