Psychology Literature Review (U00576)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : PPL-3-PLR-PS

Students will either suggest their own topic or choose from a selection of topics provided by teaching staff. The topic must be one for which there is either an existing psychological literature or one in which they can use their psychology background to inform them of progress in the topic. Assessment is by means of a 5000 word critical review.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Psychology 2 (PS0002)

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Students should collect a Literature Review choice form from the PPLS library, 7 George Square or the Course Secretary, Anna Sim. Choices should be listed in order of preference (from different supervisors) and the form submitted via a box in the same library by 12 noon on Thursday of Week 3 (Semester 1). Please note Ordinary degree students should seek permission from the Head of Department if they wish to enrol on this course.

Topics offered by staff will be available on the dept website.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) per week for 18 weeks

? Additional Class Information : There are no scheduled hours. Students meet with their supervisor approximately once every 3 weeks.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Use of bibliographic databases to identify a core literature to review; to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of different methodologies in research; to critically appraise an area and suggest profitable avenues for future research.