Trainees will be required to complete 3 piece of summative assessment which address all LO's.

All elements of the assessment must be passed.

1. A research report of publishable standard, presented in the format required for submission to an identified peer reviewed journal (maximum word limit 8000 words). (Addressing LO's 1, 2 and 4) weighted at 70%.

2. An executive summary or practice report of the research undertaken (including literature reviewed) (maximum word limit 3,000). This should be written in a format that is accessible by participants and/or service users. (Addressing LO's 3 and 4) weighted at 15%.

3. Viva voce examination conducted by an internal and an external examiner. (Addressing LO's 1, 3 and 4) weighted at 15%

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
In addition to submission of Papers 1 and 2 above, students will re-present the literature review assignment completed in Year 2, edited into a format ready for submission to a specified journal, and may be asked questions about this at viva.

There is a formative submission opportunity for Assessment 1 (research report). Trainees will be provided with written and oral feedback identifying strengths, weaknesses and guidance for improvement.

This module focuses on the practical process of conducting research within the NHS, social care and related clinical settings, with a particular focus on relevance and application to clinical psychology. Dedicated workshops are held on writing the research report to the standard required for submission to a peer reviewed journal; writing an executive summary/practice report, presenting material orally, and on preparing material for publication. Attention will also be given to the use of research supervision and to the oral defence of the thesis.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (60 hours)
42 hours Workshops
18 hours Research Supervision

Guided Independent Study: (540 hours)
100 hours Collecting data
100 hours Analysing data
100 hours Interpreting data
150 hours Writing the research report
50 hours Writing the executive summary/practice report
40 hours Preparing for viva

A room in which discussion groups can be formed and presentations delivered.
Computers running statistical and qualitative research software
Psychometric test resources

British Psychological Society (2014). Code of human research ethics. Leicester: BPS.
Murray, R. (2009). How to survive your viva: Defending a thesis in an oral examination. (2nd Ed.) Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Murray, R. (2011). How to write a thesis. (3rd Ed.). Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Murray, R. (2013). How to write for academic journals. (3rd Ed.). Maidenhead: Open University Press.

1. Demonstrate a systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge which is at the forefront of professional practice by: identifying research questions, demonstrating an understanding of ethical issues, choosing appropriate research design, methods and analysis.
(Knowledge and understanding)

2. Undertake pure and/or applied research at an advanced level, contributing substantially to the development of new techniques, ideas, approaches and the creation and interpretation of new knowledge, which is of a quality to satisfy peer review and merit publication. (Enquiry)

3. Conceptualise, design and implement independent, original and translational research at the forefront of the discipline. (Analysis)

4. Identify appropriate pathways for dissemination and communicate ideas and conclusions clearly and effectively to a range of audiences. (Communication).

This module focuses on the practical process of conducting research within the NHS, social care and related clinical settings, with a particular focus on relevance and application to clinical psychology. Dedicated workshops are held on writing the research report to the standard required for submission to a peer reviewed journal; writing an executive summary/practice report, presenting material orally, and on preparing material for publication. Attention will also be given to the use of research supervision and to the oral defence of the thesis.