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Effective Research Practice (IEHC0022)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Population Health Sciences
Teaching department
Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care
Credit value
15
Restrictions
The module may only be taken by MSc Health Psychology students.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

‘Effective Research Practice’ is a module designed to equip you with the skills to work as a professional researcher within appropriate ethical and regulatory frameworks. The focus of the module will be on developing practical skills (written and presentation), learning how to identify and critically appraise research literature, and understanding legal and ethical obligations.

By the end of the module you will have improved a variety of skills and have improved your understanding on specific topics:

  1. Academic Writing Skills (including Referencing)
  2. Critical Appraisal Skills: Theory and Practice
  3. Writing Effective Grant Applications
  4. Delivering Effective Presentations
  5. Research Ethics (research governance and ethics including practical approach to obtaining ethics, as well as good clinical practice)
  6. Legal and Statutory Obligations in Health Psychology

This module is compulsory for all students enrolled on the MSc Health Psychology. Spaces are limited to 60.Ìý

Apart from attending lectures, you will also have the opportunity to practice an interview for a position in this field of research. Additionally, there will be a lecture specifically dedicated to careers perspectives.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In Person
Methods of assessment
70% Coursework
30% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
50
Module leader
Dr Abi Fisher
Who to contact for more information
abigail.fisher@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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