| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
|---|---|
•To introduce and develop research, study and IT skills essential for the psychology degree.
•To support the transition into the academic environment of the School of Psychology and the University.
•To facilitate the creation of study groups that will be maintained in the small group teaching sessions of the wider degree programme.
Original Summary:
Psychology, like other sciences, accumulates knowledge through academic research. Psychological Enquiry introduces and develops key skills essential for good academic scholarship in psychology. These include:
• Researching psychological questions and finding appropriate sources
• Evaluating evidence and the quality of sources
• Writing about psychological questions and referencing sources appropriately
• Presenting evidence in written and oral form (essay and presentation)
Lectures will introduce the key topics and skills. Tutorials will develop relevant IT and Library skills. Group work with experienced mentors will give you the opportunity to practice these skills.
1. Introduction to Psychological Enquiry
2. Finding sources in Psychology 1
3. Finding sources in Psychology 2
4. Plagiarism
5. Reading a Journal article
6. Academic writing 1
7. Academic writing 2
8. Giving a Presentation 1
9. Giving a Presentation 2
10. Presentation session
11. Exam revision
12. Feedback
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Academic Staff Contact Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | 0:00 | Essay |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 0:00 | Presentation |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | 4:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | 12:00 | IT & Library skills sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | 0:00 | Mentor Sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 31:00 | 31:00 | 0:00 | General reading |
| Total | 100:00 | 24:00 |
The topics and skills are introduced in the lectures. The mentor sessions are led by Stage 3 students who have been briefed and trained by the module leader. In these sessions, students practice the skills in small groups.
Tutorials are led by Rebecca McCready and Linda Errington and are Library and IT training sessions relating to academic writing and presentations.
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Examination | 5 | 1 | M | 10 | N/A |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 80 | 1000 words |
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | 5 | IT Skills, 2.1 and higher will result in certificate of achievement |
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | 5 | Literature search, 2.1 and higher will result in certificate of achievement |
The main assessment is the written essay (1000 words) which is the direct test of the academic writing component of the course. Moreover, library skills (information literacy) and correct use of IT skills (computer literacy) will be assessed through the submitted essay (marked separately by RM and LS). The presentation skills are assessed through PowerPoint slides and a 5 minute presentation.
Disclaimer: The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver modules in accordance with the descriptions set out in this catalogue. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, however, the University reserves the right to introduce changes to the information given including the addition, withdrawal or restructuring of modules if it considers such action to be necessary.