EDF5741 Psychology thesis part 1

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Produce a thesis that displays competence in understanding and carrying out research in the field of psychology, but with less emphasis on comprehensive knowledge and originality as required in a PhD

2. 2

   Devise a research topic to investigate that is feasible within the two-unit time frame

3. 3

   Identify key research questions that are not too general and ambitious

4. 4

   Select and review relevant theory and literature

5. 5

   Design a study and choose appropriate methods to investigate research questions

6. 6

   Select appropriate modes of analysis

7. 7

   Consider ethical issues involved in research

8. 8

   Implement, critically appraise or apply research in a particular field

9. 9

   Prepare a comprehensive written report that is professionally presented and contains all the required components including a bibliography.