PA808-8-FY-CO:
Research Processes
2023/24
Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Postgraduate: Level 8
Current
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 28 June 2024
15
24 August 2023
Requisites for this module
(none)
(none)
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DOCTC89436 Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy,
MAD C89412 Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy,
DOCTCP8936 Psychodynamic Psychotherapy,
DOCTC8AP36 Analytical Psychology,
MAD C8AP12 Analytical Psychology,
DOCTC89P36 Psychodynamic Counselling,
MAD C89P12 Psychodynamic Counselling
This module provides support for students as they develop their capacity as researchers, including diverse aspects of the research agenda and processes.
This module aids students in managing and reflecting on the change in mind-set from being a clinician to becoming a researcher. This will provide material for the reflective element in the final thesis. Students will attend a series of seminars and reflective groups in which topics such the efficacy and value of research for clinical practice, the distinction between clinical and research identity, and ethical research practice will be addressed and explored.
The module provides support relating to the ethical aspects of conducting their chosen research project and the process of applying for and gaining ethical approval. Issues of consent and the role of the unconscious in research will be considered. There will be opportunities to learn about and to reflect on the emotional journey of the researcher through the project.
This module aims to:
1. provide students with support in their development from clinician to researcher.
2. inform students about ethical issues in research
3. support students in applying for ethical approval if required
4. support students in becoming ethical researchers
5. develop their students` reflective capacities in the research role
By the end of the module, the students should have:
1. Understanding of ethical issues involved in research (B2)
2. Ability to understand applications of research to depth psychotherapy / psychodynamic counselling (B3)
3. Capacity for reflective awareness as a researcher (C7)
1. Seminar - Introduction to moving from clinical to research mind-set
Group - Reflective group on moving into the researcher role
2.Seminar - Ethical issues in research and applying for ethical approval
Group - Reflective group regarding ethical issues
3. Group - Reflective group on moving into researcher role
4. Seminar - Implications of research for psychotherapy and counselling practice
Group - Reflective group
5. Group - Reflective group on becoming a researcher
6. Group - Reflective group on developing as a researcher
The module will make use of the reflective groups through the year and the experiences in monthly supervision to assist in the student's individual journey from clinician to researcher.
There will be seminars covering ethical issues in research, seminars on the changes in mind-set between that of a clinician and a researcher, and reflective groups at intervals through the first year, plus the monthly meetings with the supervisor. Research workshops and `clinics` will also provide further support in the journey from being a clinician towards being a researcher. Students are expected to do a great deal of independent private study aided by guidance from staff and supervisors regarding appropriate resources.
This module does not appear to have any essential texts. To see non - essential items, please refer to the module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Research proposal - oral presentation |
|
100% |
Additional coursework information
Assessment is in the form of an oral presentation - a 30 minute interview which will be assessed as pass or fail. The assessment outcome will be considered by an interim exam board at the end of the first year of the course.
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Module is assessed by pass/fail only.
Reassessment
Module is assessed by pass/fail only.
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Deborah Wright, email: dlswri@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Deborah Wright
Graduate Administrator: ppspgr@essex.ac.uk
No
Yes
Yes
Dr Judith Trowell
None
Private psychiatrist and psychotherapist
Available via Moodle
Of 13.5 hours, 10.5 (77.8%) hours available to students:
1 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
2 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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