Module Code - Title:
PM6121
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M.S.c. THESIS PROPOSAL
Year Last Offered:
2013/4
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
Develop a viable and realistic thesis proposal which is within the scope of the research component of the MSc in Work and Organisational Psychology.
Develop an awareness of the requirements of the thesis.
Identify and have preliminary discussion with a potential supervisor.
Syllabus:
Development of a thesis proposal detailing the proposed research project of the student and providing a rationale for the research and proposed methodology
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Skill development in research proposal writing.
Develop awareness of the stages of research required for the thesis.
Develop skills of self-management and planning.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Explore and develop confidence in potential research avenues.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Rogelburg, S.G. (2004)
Handbook of Research Methods in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
, Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester - Year to be First Offered:
Module Leader:
deirdre.oshea@ul.ie