| Module Code | BAHPSY 207 | |
| Module Title | Academic and Professional Development (APD 2) | |
| Parent Programme/Stage | BA(Hons) Psychology | Stage Two |
| Delivery Mode | FT/PT Blended | |
| NFQ | Irish National Framework of Qualifications /Level 7 | |
| EFQ | European Qualifications Framework /Level 6 | |
| ECTS | 5 | |
| Workload (hours per week) | 3 hours per week 2 x lec/1 x tutorial | |
| Description | Deeper engagement with the academic and critical thinking skills needed to progress across the programme. Development of logical, evidence–based arguments and the evaluation and critique of academic writing on the same basis. Building on existing knowledge of the conventions of academic writing and developing communication and presentation skills. Lectures/tutorials/ independent study/use of Moodle for directed self–study tasks | |
| Assessment | CA: 100% Ongoing | |
| Learning Outcomes: | ||
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: | ||
| 207A: | Critically assess the quality of written language (grammar, punctuation, sentence clarity) and its use to express thoughts and communicate ideas. | |
| 207B: | Display effective and efficient argumentative and analytical thinking in written and oral form. | |
| 207C: | Articulate the concepts of logical reasoning and the nature of the scientific method | |
| 207D: | Apply the elements of scientific thinking/ reasoning such as inquiry, induction, deduction, causal reasoning, concept formation, generalization, hypothesis testing. | |
| 207E: | Master the techniques of citation and referencing | |
| Indicative Content: | ||
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– Language: – The uses of language; Ambiguity in language – Concept formation/ rules of definition – Logic and the linguistic conceptions of reason – Psychological verbs and the practical conception of reason – Communication Skills: – The writing process, writing styles, writing at 3rd level, clarity of expression, coherence. – Rules of academic writing; primary & secondary Sources; proofreading; specialist literature; literature–showing knowledge & understanding; use of literature & referencing, quoting, plagiarism, essay writing. – APA 7th Edition writing style & referencing system – Rhetoric and non–verbal communication – Oral Presentations: researching and planning the presentation; preparing scripts, designing and creating the visuals; practicing to develop oral skills (pronunciation, intonation, rhythm) needed; delivering the presentation (i.e., use of rate, pace, pause and inflection); interacting with the audience Reasoning: Deduction and logic – Logic appraisal and the appraisal of belief truth and reason and inconsistent thinking) – Logic and action (reasons for doing things – consistent practice) – Induction and the scientific method – Argumentation (conditional argument and arguments involving alternatives) – Inquiry-base investigations, prepositions and generalizations – Validity and truth – The problem with a rational dilemma – Evaluating assumptions and other relevant arguments – The problem of information overload – Fact and Fiction; Judgement – Reasoning about causal explanations – Information: Fake News? – Media, social media, research – Critical thinking as the method of judging the information that is gathered – Methods for answering questions – Intuition, authority, rationalism, empiricism – The value of thinking maps – Options, consequences, values and risks |
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