Duration
Preparatory work on research : 30h Pr
Cross-cutting support system for preparatory research work :
Number of credits
| Master in psychology, professional focus | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Preparatory work on research : Collégialité
Cross-cutting support system for preparatory research work : Valentine Vanootighem
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
If a student fails an examination during the first term:
- They are permitted to resit the assessed subject during the second term (May-June);
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The "Travail Préparatoire à la Recherche" (TPR) is the first stage of the thesis and its main objective is to prepare for the actual completion of this work. As part of this work, students develop their thesis project under the supervision of a supervisor. Depending on the case, they may contribute to research conducted by the supervisor or develop a personal research project with their supervisor. The TPR is a mandatory prerequisite for the thesis.is.
Preparatory work on research
The "Travail Préparatoire à la Recherche" (TPR) is the first stage of the thesis and its main objective is to prepare for the actual completion of this work. As part of this work, students develop their thesis project under the supervision of a supervisor. Depending on the case, they may contribute to research conducted by the supervisor or develop a personal research project with their supervisor. The TPR is a mandatory prerequisite for the thesis.is.
Cross-cutting support system for preparatory research work
The student will be required to participate in a series of cross-disciplinary seminars designed to support students through the various stages of the scientific research process as part of the preparation and completion of their dissertation. The seminars aim to develop the skills required to design, structure, write and present a research project. They address the requirements associated with the different sections of a research project, as well as the principles of scientific communication.
Participation in the cross-disciplinary support seminars is compulsory.
Successful completion of Travail Préparatoire à la Recherche (TPR) is conditional upon compliance with the participation requirements for these seminars. The organisational, participation and validation arrangements applicable to the first and second examination sessions are described in the "Assessment methods and criteria" section.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Formulate a research question that is sufficiently precise and assess its relevance;
- Consult and summarize the literature related to the topic;
- Formulate research hypotheses;
- Propose a draft methodology;
- Identify the types of data to be collected and how they will be processed;
- Assess the feasibility (including ethical considerations) of the research.
Preparatory work on research
- Formulate a research question that is sufficiently precise and assess its relevance;
- Consult and summarize the literature related to the topic;
- Formulate research hypotheses;
- Propose a draft methodology;
- Identify the types of data to be collected and how they will be processed;
- Assess the feasibility (including ethical considerations) of the research.
Cross-cutting support system for preparatory research work
The cross-disciplinary support programme primarily aims to help students develop the skills required to prepare and conduct a research project. In particular, it aims to enable students to:
- explore relevant scientific literature and critically appraise it;
- structure and integrate knowledge derived from the scientific literature;
- develop a research problem and formulate research questions and, where appropriate, hypotheses;
- present and justify the research methodology and address the ethical aspects of the research project.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Meetings with the advisor and/or supervisor will help the students to define their research problem, formulate objectives and, where appropriate, hypotheses, and determine the appropriate methodology.
IMPORTANT: The formulation of the research question and the methodology specific to the dissertation, as well as the definition of the various deadlines for the progress of the work, remain the responsibility of the student, under the supervision of the advisor.
The student will be required to participate in a series of cross-disciplinary seminars designed to support students through the various stages of the scientific research process as part of the preparation and completion of their dissertation. The seminars aim to develop the skills required to design, structure, write and present a research project. They address the requirements associated with the different sections of a research project, as well as the principles of scientific communication.
Participation in the cross-disciplinary support seminars is compulsory.
Successful completion of the "Travail Préparatoire à la Recherche" (TPR) is conditional upon compliance with the participation requirements for these seminars. The organisational, participation and validation arrangements applicable to the first and second examination sessions are described in the "Assessment methods and criteria" section.
Preparatory work on research
Meetings with the advisor and/or supervisor will help the students to define their research problem, formulate objectives and, where appropriate, hypotheses, and determine the appropriate methodology.
IMPORTANT: The formulation of the research question and the methodology specific to the dissertation, as well as the definition of the various deadlines for the progress of the work, remain the responsibility of the student, under the supervision of the advisor.
The student will be required to participate in a series of cross-disciplinary seminars designed to support students through the various stages of the scientific research process as part of the preparation and completion of their dissertation. The seminars aim to develop the skills required to design, structure, write and present a research project. They address the requirements associated with the different sections of a research project, as well as the principles of scientific communication.
Participation in the cross-disciplinary support seminars is compulsory.
Successful completion of the "Travail Préparatoire à la Recherche" (TPR) is conditional upon compliance with the participation requirements for these seminars. The organisational, participation and validation arrangements applicable to the first and second examination sessions are described in the "Assessment methods and criteria" section.
Cross-cutting support system for preparatory research work
Learning activities include a series of cross-disciplinary seminars covering the different stages of the scientific research process and the completion of the Travail Préparatoire à la Recherche (TPR).
These seminars are complemented by a range of learning resources made available on the course's eCampus platform.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Further information:
A combination of face-to-face and online learning activities is used as part of the cross-disciplinary support programme.
Preparatory work on research
Blended learning
Further information:
A combination of face-to-face and online learning activities is used as part of the cross-disciplinary support programme.
Cross-cutting support system for preparatory research work
Blended learning
Further information:
A combination of face-to-face and online learning activities is used as part of the cross-disciplinary support programme.
Recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
For the cross-disciplinary support programme, a dedicated eCampus space provides the seminar schedule and brings together all the resources relating to the programme.
Preparatory work on research
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
For the cross-disciplinary support programme, a dedicated eCampus space provides the seminar schedule and brings together all the resources relating to the programme.
Cross-cutting support system for preparatory research work
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
For the cross-disciplinary support programme, a dedicated eCampus space provides the seminar schedule and brings together all the resources relating to the programme.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Out-of-session test(s)
Further information:
A written assignment as specified in the Research Preparation Work regulations. This "Travail Préparatoire à la Recherche" (TPR) is graded by the supervisor in the first or second session. A grade of 10/20 or higher is automatically awarded and the credits associated with the research preparation work (TPR) are therefore earned.
The supervisor may, on an optional basis, organize an interview with the student to ask them about certain aspects of their work. This exchange, if it takes place, is an integral part of the assessment, in the same way as the written work.
Participation in the cross-disciplinary support programme
Participation in the cross-disciplinary support seminars is compulsory.
Successful completion of the "Travail Préparatoire à la Recherche" (TPR) is conditional upon compliance with the participation requirements for these seminars. The organisational, participation and validation arrangements applicable to the first and second examination sessions are as follows:
First examination session:
Attendance at the sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. One absence without justification is permitted during the academic year (one "joker").
An absence is considered justified if it is supported by a medical certificate or any other official document confirming that the student was unable to attend the session.
Students who exceed this permitted absence will not be authorised to submit their TPR during the first examination session.
Second examination session:
To meet the requirements for the second examination session, students must watch the podcasts made available to them and complete the associated tests. Completion of all these activities is compulsory in order to be authorised to submit the TPR during the second examination session.
These arrangements will be reiterated during the first seminar of the academic year.
Preparatory work on research
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Out-of-session test(s)
Further information:
A written assignment as specified in the Research Preparation Work regulations. This "Travail Préparatoire à la Recherche" (TPR) is graded by the supervisor in the first or second session. A grade of 10/20 or higher is automatically awarded and the credits associated with the research preparation work (TPR) are therefore earned.
The supervisor may, on an optional basis, organize an interview with the student to ask them about certain aspects of their work. This exchange, if it takes place, is an integral part of the assessment, in the same way as the written work.
Participation in the cross-disciplinary support programme
Participation in the cross-disciplinary support seminars is compulsory.
Successful completion of the "Travail Préparatoire à la Recherche" (TPR) is conditional upon compliance with the participation requirements for these seminars. The organisational, participation and validation arrangements applicable to the first and second examination sessions are as follows:
First examination session:
Attendance at the sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. One absence without justification is permitted during the academic year (one "joker").
An absence is considered justified if it is supported by a medical certificate or any other official document confirming that the student was unable to attend the session.
Students who exceed this permitted absence will not be authorised to submit their TPR during the first examination session.
Second examination session:
To meet the requirements for the second examination session, students must watch the podcasts made available to them and complete the associated tests. Completion of all these activities is compulsory in order to be authorised to submit the TPR during the second examination session.
These arrangements will be reiterated during the first seminar of the academic year.
Cross-cutting support system for preparatory research work
Continuous assessment
Further information:
Participation in the cross-disciplinary support seminars is compulsory.
Successful completion of Travail Préparatoire à la Recherche (TPR) is conditional upon compliance with the participation requirements for these seminars. The organisational, participation and validation arrangements applicable to the first and second examination sessions are as follows:
First examination session:
Attendance at the sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. One absence without justification is permitted during the academic year (one "joker").
An absence is considered justified if it is supported by a medical certificate or any other official document confirming that the student was unable to attend the session.
Students who exceed this permitted absence will not be authorised to submit their TPR during the first examination session.
Second examination session:
To meet the requirements for the second examination session, students must watch the podcasts made available to them and complete the associated tests. Completion of all these activities is compulsory in order to be authorised to submit the TPR during the second examination session.
These arrangements will be reiterated during the first seminar of the academic year.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
The choice of topic for the TPR is made via a dedicated interface, listing the themes proposed by the various supervisors in the faculty, and according to a procedure explained at the beginning of the academic year by the coordinator, Valentine Vanootighem.
Preparatory work on research
The choice of topic for the TPR is made via a dedicated interface, listing the themes proposed by the various supervisors in the faculty, and according to a procedure explained at the beginning of the academic year by the coordinator, Valentine Vanootighem.
Cross-cutting support system for preparatory research work
The seminars forming part of the cross-disciplinary support programme are now strictly compulsory.
Contacts
Scientific supervision: the thesis supervisor and, where applicable, a designated advisor.
Assignment of thesis topics and coordination of the cross-disciplinary thesis support system: Valentine Vanootighem (valentine.vanootighem@uliege.be)
Administrative supervision: Magda Thunus, Master's program administrator (04/366.20.26 or Magda.Thunus@uliege.be).
Preparatory work on research
Scientific supervision: the thesis supervisor and, where applicable, a designated advisor.
Assignment of thesis topics and coordination of the cross-disciplinary thesis support system: Valentine Vanootighem (valentine.vanootighem@uliege.be)
Administrative supervision: Magda Thunus, Master's program administrator (04/366.20.26 or Magda.Thunus@uliege.be).
Cross-cutting support system for preparatory research work
Coordination of the cross-disciplinary thesis support system: Valentine Vanootighem (valentine.vanootighem@uliege.be)