Academic Skills for Psychologists
University of Warwick
Department of Psychology 2020/21
Module Code: |
PS116 |
Module Name: |
Academic Skills for Psychologists |
Module Credits (CATS): |
18 CATS |
Module Convener |
Jagjeet Jutley-Neilson |
Module Teachers |
James Tresilian; tba; library team; careers team |
Module Aims This module is designed to provide students with basic academic skills needed to succeed in a Psychology degree course. Topics will range from the practical (how to navigate an academic environment) to the theoretical (an in-depth look at the concept of 'evidence' in science), and will cover core course-related academic skills (how to efficiently and critically dissect original research papers, how best to communicate scientific content). Throughout the module, the emphasis will be on developing a coherent skill set based on critical thinking and a deeper understanding of empirical psychological science. |
Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of the module, students should be able to:
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Assessed by: 2 On-line tests, research training videos and critical review. |
Module Work Load |
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Module Length |
20 Weeks |
Lectures |
1 x 1-hour lecture per week |
Seminars |
1 x 1-hour seminar/workshop per week |
Attendance |
Attendance at lectures and seminars is compulsory |
Module Assessment |
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Assessed work: On-line Test 1 On-line Test 2 Research Training Videos Critical Review |
40% 25% 5% 30% |
Module Programme |
Across the year, the module will cover topics such as
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Module Reading List |
Parson, V. (2012) Communication and Study Skills for Psychology. Oxford University Press.
Smyth, T. R. (2004). The principles of writing in psychology. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Selection of Weekly Journals |