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Capstone Project Psychology
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Gloria Nogueiras
About
In this module, and supported by your supervisor, you will develop your skills and knowledge to researching a specific topic in an area of your interest within the field of Psychology.
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Level 6 (Year 4)
Module Leader: Gloria Nogueiras
Office hour: Wednesdays from 13.00 to 15.00, under appointment (write an email to: gloria.nogueiras@miuc.org).
Assessment methods:
- A1 - Capstone Project Proposal (20%)
- Assessment guidelines: YR4_(L6)_S1_S2_(PSYCH)_Capstone_Project_Assessment_Guidelines_Ass1.pdf
- Marking grid: YR4_(L6)_S1_S2_(PSYCH)_Capstone_Project_Marking_grid_Ass1.pdf
- A2 - Oral presentation of your ongoing work (20%)
- Assesment guidelines: YR4_(L6)_S1_S2_(PSYCH)_Capstone_Project_Assessment_Guidelines_Ass2.pdf
- Marking grid: YR4_(L6)_S1_S2_(PSYCH)_Capstone_Project_Marking_grid_Ass2.pdf
- A3 - Capstone Project (60%)
- Assesment guidelines: YR4_(L6)_S1_S2_(PSYCH)_Capstone_Project_Assessment_Guidelines_Ass3.pdf
- Marking grid: YR4_(L6)_S1_S2_(PSYCH)_Capstone_Project_Marking_grid_Ass3.pdf
Learning outcomes:
On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
LO1. Develop a thorough understanding of the chosen research topic, including familiarity with the current debates and the ability to identify gaps of knowledge (Summative Assessments 1, 2 and 3).
LO2. Develop the ability to produce a clear and consistent research-based piece of work, including: the ability to produce a research design and put it into practice through the collection and critically interpretation of data; the ability to discuss the research findings at the light of previous literature and state conclusions, identifying limitations and possible future research lines (Summative Assessments 1, 2 and 3).
LO3. Develop the competence to use a holistic view to critically, independently, and creatively formulate and deal with complex issues (Summative Assessments 1, 2 and 3).
LO4. Recognise the importance of planning and preparation required to undertake a research project (Summative Assessments 1, 2 and 3).
LO5. Demonstrate the ability to clearly and effectively communicate knowledge in a specified written, verbal, or visual form, adapting to the target audience (Summative Assessments 1, 2 and 3).
LO6. Demonstrate the ability to locate reliable academic sources and present them in accordance with Harvard Referencing system (Summative Assessments 1, 2 and 3).
For more details, please see attached the Module Study Guide: YR4_(L6)_S1_S2_(PSYCH)_Capstone_Project_MSG_2021-2022.pdf
