A level Coursework

What sort of topics? Some examples….

• The effect of leading questions on memory of a film clip

• The effect of chunking on the recall of letters in STM

• A questionnaire study on the relationship between “hassles” and illness

• A conformity study (using written answers)

What topics should I avoid?

• Lots of ethical problems likely with developmental psychology and individual differences

• In any study, try to design it to avoid ethical problems

NEXT GOALS

• For July 20th:• Research decisions• Design statement• Research Aim & Plan

• For Sept 8th:• Pilot (holidays)• Project brief proposal

(in class)• Introduction• References

KEY DATES NEXT TERM

• First complete draft – October 6th

• Last draft – November 3rd

• Completed submission – December 4th

• Careful thought and planning early on saves work and problems later

• Your study must be related to past published research within the syllabus

• Keep your research aims simple and clear

• Keep a record of your references as you work on your project plan and introduction

• Careful thought and planning early on saves work and problems later

• Your study must be related to past published research

• Keep your research aims simple and clear

• Keep a record of your references as you work on your project plan and introduction