Contemporary debates and methods in psychology

Learning Outcomes to be assessed

1. Critically appraise key theories and debates in Psychology.

2. Apply qualitative and quantitative research methods in Psychology to a range of problems.

3. Evaluate the ethical and professional issues associated with psychological theory and research.

Grading Criteria:

Students should recognise that the marking criteria are weighted to indicate its importance in relation to the information required.

	CRITERIA	GRADE AWARDED
1. Title	__/5
	Clear, concise
2.a. Introduction & Literature Review
	Written clearly and concisely	__/25

· Sets out key background information for the reader and discussion of the relevant literature

· Clear evidence of linking key literature (empirical studies, theory, etc.) to the research question, rationale, aims, and hypotheses

2.b. Research Question, Rationale, Aims, and Hypotheses

__/15

· Written clearly and concisely

· Includes a clear rationale, aims and hypotheses

· Clear rationale for the research design that is grounded in some ‘key’ previous and relevant literature

3. Research Method	__/25
Section presented with clear sub-headings (below) with a concise
description of the proposed:
 Participant sample and recruitment procedure(s)
	Apparatus and Materials
 Design of the study
	Procedure
 Clear and concise consideration of ethical issues relating to
	the proposed research project
4. Analysing and reporting Key/Findings Results	__/20

· Detailed description of how descriptive results will be presented within the text with reference to how similar results have been presented in the literature

· Description of appropriate figures and tables that may be employed to display descriptive data with evidence of advantages and disadvantages of each method

· Accurate description of the appropriate data analysis technique(s) that will be employed to analyse data

5. Presentation & Referencing

__/10

· Use of grammar, punctuation and spelling

· Appropriate writing style (use of “third” person)

· The majority of references are from original sources

· Appropriate sections