Module JXH-4412:
Research Project
Research Project 2024-25
JXH-4412
2024-25
School of Psychology & Sport Science
Module - Semester 2
60 credits
Module Organiser:
Hans-Peter Kubis
Overview
This module provides the opportunity to work closely with, and be supported by, an expert member of staff on a one-to-one or small group basis to help carry out your project ideas. You will have the opportunity to gain ethical approval on your proposal, before collecting primary data, designed to help answer a research question of particular interest to you and the field. This module provides the opportunity to put into practice the competencies gained throughout your Masters across a range of disciplines e.g. subject specific expertise and statistical analytical skills, as well as transferable skills such as critical thinking or being able to disseminate findings effectively to academics and/or practitioners.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of relevant literature to justify a specific research question and associated hypotheses.
- Effectively communicate your Research Project via an academic written report, which should be presented in line with a selected journal article.
- Interpret research findings in relation to current knowledge and indicate how these might inform practice.
- Obtain ethical approval for a research study.
- Select, execute and interpret appropriate statistical tests.
Assessment method
Individual Presentation
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Verbal Presentation: Students will be required to complete a 10 minute verbal PowerPoint presentation in line with your preferences / skills. This should be developed with the aim of disseminating an overview of the project and key findings / conclusions to applied practitioners. The student should include all relevant implications and application in line with your findings. 50% of the marks will be awarded for content and 50% for presentation.
Weighting
20%
Due date
02/09/2024
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Written Research Project: Students will be required to complete a written research project incorporating a literature review, research question and hypotheses, methodological approach, dependent measures and analysis, results and discussion. This should be completed in line with a chosen journal and students will need to state which one and your reasoning / justification for this.
Weighting
80%
Due date
09/09/2024