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Module PRESENTING PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH

Module code: PS860
Credits: 5
Semester: 1 and 2
Quota: 12
Department: PSYCHOLOGY
International: No
Coordinator: Prof. Deirdre Desmond (PSYCHOLOGY)
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Module Objective
The purpose of this module is to allow postgraduate research students to develop and apply the skills required for presenting their research. This module covers the presentations of results in poster or oral format at a conference as agreed with the departmental supervisory committee.

On completion of the module the student will be able to:
• Discuss the current state-of-the-art in their research
• Interpret results in the context of the impact on the particular field
• Evaluate results for potential presentation
• Formulate an aim for the presentation
• Concisely present and critically discuss relevant research to contextualise the aim
• Draw conclusions on the work and articulate the significance of the research in the wider context
• Identify an appropriate forum for presentation.

Module Content
• Attend lectures/seminars/conferences in the area of research
• Undertake an informed literature survey around the research that is intended for presentation
• Draft framework for oral presentation
• Write up the presentation to include abstract, introduction and results and discussion content
• Delivery of an oral or poster presentation at a national or international conference.

Open Learning Outcomes
 
Open Teaching & Learning methods
 
Open Assessment
 
Open Autumn Supplementals/Resits
 
Open Timetable
 
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