Level 6 (Year 4)

Module Leader: Almudena Ortega

Online class link: https://meet.google.com/zvm-ycog-bdw

Office hours: Under appointment (write an email to: almudena@miuc.org).

Assessment methods:

• A1 - Capstone Project Proposal (20%)
  • Assessment guidelines: /files/107991/Assessment_1.pdf
  • Marking grid: /files/107991/MArking_Grid_Assessment_1.pdf
• A2 - Oral presentation of your ongoing work (20%)
  • Assesment guidelines: /files/107991/Assessment_2.pdf
  • Marking grid: /files/107991/Marking_Grid_Assessment_2.pdf
• A3 - Capstone Project (60%)
  • Assesment guidelines: /files/107991/YR4_(L6)_S1_S2_(PSYCH)_Capstone_Project_Assessment_Guidelines_Ass3.docx
  • Marking grid: /files/107991/Marking_Grid_Assessment_3.pdf
  • Week 14 (May 22th-26th) 

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: /files/107991/MSG(2).pdf

Template for the capstone

/files/107991/Template_Capstone.docx