Psychology Group Project 2 (U00574)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : PPL-3-GP2-PS

The project provides students with experience of group-based collaborative research work. Students will design and conduct a psychological study in an area relevant to the research interests of the staff member who supervises the project. Project results are submitted in the form of a journal article.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Psychology 2 (PS0002).

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Students must complete a form and list their project choices in order of preference by 12 noon on Thursday of Week 1, Semester 1. Forms are available in the PPLS library, 7 George Square or from the Course Secretary, Anna Sim at the beginning of the semester. Please note Ordinary degree students should seek permission from the Head of Department if they wish to enrol on this course.

Project topics offered will be available on the dept website prior to the semester commencing.

Semester 2 only Visiting students should contact Anna Sim on arrival re. forms and spaces available.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Psychology, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Additional Class Information : By arrangement with project supervisor.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Gain experience of collaborative team research;
- further develop existing skills in designing and conducting psychological research;
- further develop existing skills in analysis and writing up of research results;
- gain experience of working with electronic bibliographic databases.