Term Paper, Cognitive Psychology
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 6
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn, Spring
- Course code
- PSYCH305B
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
Students will conduct a research project and write a research paper within the field of cognitive psychology. The aim is to gain experience in research methods, research findings and scientific authorship. Projects can be theoretical and based on literature search, or be empirical and involve data collection and/or analysis. Students will work in groups, submitting one joint paper per group. A choice of themes that reflect the current research interests of supervisors will be provided. Students may suggest other themes within cognitive psychology, but this is dependent on approval from the course tutor and on availability of supervisors.
It is sometimes possible for students to work as a scientific assistant instead of writing a full paper, but such work can only give pass/fail course credit rather than a grade.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
By the completion of the course the student will have knowledge of:
- The basic methodological design used in studies of cognition.
Skills
By the completion of the course the student will be able to:
- Evaluate the experimental design, method and conclusion in research articles which test cognitive theories.
- Conduct an empirical, theoretical or literature-based study, and write a paper in APA format, on a research question within cognitive psychology.
General Competence
By the completion of the course the student will be able to:
- Reflect on the importance of empirical evidence for theoretical positions within various areas of cognitive psychology.
Full-time/Part-time
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Supervision in groups of 3-4 students.
Students are required to participate in a seminar where all groups will present their research papers as short conference presentations.
Teaching Methods and Extent of Organized Teaching
Supervision in groups of 3-4 students.
Students are required to participate in a seminar where all groups will present their research papers as short conference presentations.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
- One obligatory introductory meeting for the research projects.
Forms of Assessment
- Term Paper Conference Day:
Participation during this student conference (one whole day or two half days) where students present and discuss their research projects. Grading will be passed or failed.
- Term paper:
Students must submit a research paper, based on their work, with a maximum length of 6000 words of main text. Papers must be written in APA format. Papers are submitted online.
If students have worked as research assistants, they must instead submit a short research report (maximum 2000 words) that includes a description of the project, methods and any results that were obtained.
Grading Scale
The grading system for term paper conference will be passed or failed.
The grading system for the term paper will be grades A-F.
Students who have worked as research assistant will not receive a grade, but will be assessed on a pass-fail basis.