Module Overview

Current Research and Practice in Psychology

20 Credit Module
Module lead and Taught Elements: Dr. Andrea Krott
a.krott@bham.ac.uk

Research Practical: Dr. Carmel Mevorach

c.mevorach@bham.ac.uk
 Overview of the module
• This module covers how to systematically approach conducting
research
• A) Practical part
-cutting-edge research methods and analysis techniques

• B) Taught part
-Understanding and gaining exposure to research and reporting it
effectively in writing
-training in communication skills useful for research activities (e.g.,
poster presentation, giving a talk, writing a press release)
- Research skills (e.g., data management, academic integrity)
Week-by-week overview – taught part
Week topic
1 Introduction and Q&A
2 Academic papers
3 Finding information
4 Seminar reports
5 Reading week (no lecture)
6 Academic posters I
7 Press release
8 Academic posters II
9 Abstracts
10 Careers in Psychology
11 Presentation skills
12 Assessment support week
 Mode of delivery for taught elements
Mondays 11-12

1. Pre-session will consist of pre-recorded lectures and small tasks

2. Live lectures will be time for practice/group work/ Q+A

3. Post session will consist of reading tasks or independent skills work

which will then be used in class (e.g., prepare a draft poster)
 Assessments (see canvas)
10% (Pass/Fail): Skills & Issues Assessments (all in by 1 December 2022)
10%: Seminar report (final deadline 15 December 2022)
80%: Research Report
Report on your research practical placement upload on Canvas
(final deadline 19 January 2023)
 Assessments
10% (Pass/Fail): Skills & Issues Assessments (all in by 1 December 2022)

1. Data Protection 6. judge posters via 'no more marking'

7. judge press release via 'no more marking' (Links to an
2. Academic Integrity
external site.)
3. judge seminar reports via 'no more
8. upload abstract (for in class practice)
marking'
9. Submit Seminar Attendance Log 1
4. upload Poster (for in class practice)

5. upload press release (for in class 10. Submit Seminar Attendance Log 2
practice)
 Assessments

10%: Seminar report (final deadline 15 December 2022)

- attend 2 research talks/seminar talks (in person or online)

- write summary of one talk (1000 words)

 Office hours
Padlet for discussions and questions.

2-3 pm Mondays
office: room 418, 52 Pritchatts Rd
email: a.krott@bham.ac.uk

– Please let me know about any Canvas issues with Skills & Issues tasks

• For questions about the practical – please email your practical supervisor
or Dr. Carmel Mevorach c.mevorach@bham.ac.uk
 Pro tips
• Try to complete the Skills & Issues assessments a.s.a.p. / after relevant
sessions
• Some skills and assessments will be used during class time

• Make sure your Practical is arranged

• Attend seminar talks early
• Any questions contact us! (preferable via Padlet)
 Take advantage of further self-study
Library offers online skills courses on Canvas:
 Access
• Please let me know if you have any access needs or adjustments that
would make the course more accessible to you
Question???