Undergraduate Course: Psychology Literature Review (PSYL10114)
Course Outline
| School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Psychology |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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 3500 word critical review.
Special arrangements:
A Literature Review choice form will be available on Learn. Choices should be listed in order of preference (from different supervisors) and the form submitted via the Psychology Honours drop box, Dugald Stewart Building by 12 noon on Thursday of Week 1 (Semester 1). Please note Ordinary degree students should seek permission from the Course Organiser if they wish to enrol on this course.
Topics offered by staff will be available on Learn and the Psychology website.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Psychology 2 (PSYL08002)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: 82 |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
98 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Use of bibliographic databases to identify a core literature to review.
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of different methodologies in research
Critically appraise an area and suggest profitable avenues for future research.
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Assessment Information
| 3500 word review. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
Collins, S.C. & Kneale, P.E. (2001). Study skills for psychology students: a practical guide. London: Arnold.
Hart, C. (1998). Doing a literature review: releasing the social science research imagination. London: Sage.
Heffernan, T.M. (2000). A Student's guide to studying psychology. Hove: Psychology Press
Sternberg, R.J. (1993). The Psychologist's companion: a guide to scientific writing for students and researchers. Cambridge: CUP (especially Chapter 2).
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Catharine Gale
Tel: (0131 6)50 3348
Email: cgale@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Simon Cann
Tel: 0131 650 9870
Email: Simon.Cann@ed.ac.uk |
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