DPSY 999b

Dissertation – Practical Research II (Review of Related Literature & Methodology)

Name: Dissertation – Practical Research II (Review of Related Literature & Methodology)

Course Number: DPSY 999b

Credit(s): 4

Course Description

Practical Research II serves as a continuation of Practical Research I, requiring students to delve into a preliminary literature review. This course encompasses methods of literature selection, challenging students to employ various modes of literature scanning. Additionally, students are tasked with proposing a research methodology.

Learning Outcomes:

Conduct research using online and offline sources, including personal experiments if necessary, to obtain original data in support of a thesis or dissertation.
Analyze pieces of literature to ascertain their relevance and impact on the field.
Provide a concise summary of the literature, emphasizing its impact on the field of study and evaluating its meaningful contribution.
Identify literature that makes the most significant contribution to the research topic.
Determine the research methodology for the dissertation.