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Final Year Project: Introduction to next year’s
module David Williams
Room: A2.02 Keynes
Email: [email protected]
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An important contribution to your degree…
• 45 credits for single honours students• 30 credits for joint honours students
• You must pass the FYP to gain an honours degree
• You need an honours degree (at least lower second class) to gain the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)
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Finding a supervisor/choosing a project: General considerations
• Things to consider:– What topics/research areas have interested are
you over the past two years?
– Which modules have you been most successful in?
– Which members of staff have you enjoyed being taught by?
– What career do you want to pursue after graduation?
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Staff research interests• Look on staff web-pages– Research interests listed there– Access to publications
• Suggested projects provided by some supervisors online: https://www.kent.ac.uk/psychology/mis/ugprojects
– See screenshot of this page on the next slide – This page will be available from Tuesday 17th March at
12-noon
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• Note: You can develop your own research idea, but you are not expected to necessarily
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Approaching a potential supervisor
• Email potential supervisor, in first instance– Perhaps say why you would like them to supervise
you and whether you have a preference for a particular research question/topic
• Meeting supervisor, in second instance– Some supervisors will just agree to supervision by
email– But you or they might like to meet to discuss plans
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• Feel free to approach more than one supervisor– But once you’ve arranged supervision arrangements,
please let other staff who you have contacted know immediately.
• “Allocation” is partly on a first-come-first-served basis, but:– Supervisors are in discussion with lots of students, so
may not be able to commit immediately (& vice versa)– Choice to commit is based significantly on how closely
related supervisor-supervisee interests are.– Supervisor may not feel comfortable supervising a
project outside of their expertise, but should recommend other staff who would be suitable
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• Pragmatic approach: Be open and discuss possibilities
• It is the supervisor’s responsibility to evaluate whether any project is feasible and realistic
• The best working relationships are formed when both parties share a joint goal/interest
• If you have not found a supervisor by July 31st 2015, I will allocate you to a supervisor– Please feel free to contact me if you are having difficulty
arranging supervision.
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A note on email contact• It’s very important for your future job prospects
that you correspond appropriately
• Please send formal (and polite, of course) emails to potential supervisors - in the first instance, at least:– Use the recipients name (e.g., “Dear Dr Williams”,
“Dear David” etc. ) and sign your name at the bottom
– Signing off with “best wishes”, “kind regards” etc. is also appropriate and appreciated.
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Making a plan…• Best to have a plan before you leave for the
summer (although many students do not!)– Especially important if you want to work with children,
special populations etc.
• Understanding the topic/research question (even if you don’t have a set method) is important– The more consideration you give to the project over the
summer, the smoother the project will run when you return
– Feel free to ask your supervisor for recommended reading and look for relevant papers yourself
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Working in groups• Working in groups is usual and useful – Larger sample size– Collaborative efforts in recruitment etc.
• Data can be scored and entered collaboratively– But statistical analyses of data must ultimately be
conducted and written up individually
• The dissertation must be written individually
• Each member of the group is expected to contribute equally to the joint aspects of the project.
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What a project entails and important steps
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What a project entails
• A substantial piece of empirical research that demonstrates knowledge of research methods and research skills that are commensurate with your stage.
• Can be quantitative or qualitative research
• Most often will be original research, but can be in the form of a direct replication of a previous study (see document attached/on Moodle re replication studies)
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Ethics• You must gain ethical approval before
conducting your research
• Most applications are straightforward, but more information needed if study:(1) utilises clinical populations, children, or vulnerable
adults (2) involves the collection of highly sensitive personal,
medical, or psychological information, (3) involves procedures that may injure, upset, or
offend participants.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• If your project utilises clinical populations, children, or vulnerable adults…
• Need a Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• Application form available from Yasmin Ghandour at the psychology reception
• Best to complete as early as possible (especially if you an international student)
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Assessment structure• Two pieces of assessed work
• Literature review (submitted beginning of Spring term 2016) – 1500 word (maximum) review of literature relating to your project topic/questions
• Project Report (submitted May 2016): 4500 word (maximum) report comprising hypotheses, methodology, results, and discussion sections.
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What you can expect from your supervisor/the module
• Availability for regular meetings (on average, two meetings per month, during term time)– Often distributed unevenly across the term
• Prompt responses to emails (often within a few days, excluding weekends!)
• Advice and support with all aspects of the project. But…
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• “Advice and support” means providing you with the resources (intellectual, practical etc.) to carry out a high-quality project yourself
• You are expected to be proactive and seek solutions to problems yourself
• FYP is a test of all the knowledge and skills you have acquired during your degree, but
• FYP also offers a training opportunity, so staff-student contact is much more personal and intensive than in other modules
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Additional support/issues• FYP surgeries
• 4 to 5 two-hour sessions run during each term to help with your research
• Topics include:– Applying for ethics – Advice on writing a literature review– SPSS refresher – Advice on data analysis and project write-up
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Research Participation Scheme (RPS)
• Student participants for your projects can be recruited via RPS
• Adverts are placed on the RPS site and students can sign up to participate in your project.
• Dr Mario Weick will explain the RPS during a talk early next year.
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What your supervisor expects of you.
• Don’t leave things until the last minute
• Give notice if you’re planning to hand in drafts of work
• Ask for advice when you’re uncertain, but… be proactive – try to find solutions yourself
• Use meetings effectively - consider issues in advance