Methodology

FYP does not have direct teaching activities. That is why the virtual classroom is the space to exchange information between the coordination team and the student, in addition to being the space to submit the various different assessments that are set during the course. It is essential, therefore, that the student consults the virtual classroom periodically, as well as the email address associated with it, to guarantee that they receive all the necessary information to undertake an effective follow-up

FYP contents will depend on the topic chosen. The tutor will offer students guidance on the specific contentsthat are most suited to their chosen topic.The supervised activity consists of two different formats: on the one hand, there are 6 hours of monitoredsessions scheduled from the start (divided into 4 sessions), and which should be carried out by all studentswho are undertaking the FYP Els i les alumnes que estiguin en programes de mobilitat podran realitzar les tutories virtualment.

On the other hand, the student can apply for up to 6hours more of follow up tutorials, which will be agreed upon between the student and the Supervising teachers.

Three different stages can be distinguished in the Bachelor's Degree Final Project in Psychology: an initiationstage during which the work is specified and proposed (workload of approximately 25 hours of student work), adevelopment stage of the work (workload of approximately 75 hours), and an end and closing stageculminating in the presentation of a report and the public defence of the final work (workload of approximately 50 hours).

The FYP process will begin with a plenary session where the general aspects of preparing the TFG will be explained and a round table will be held with students from the previous course.

Once the assignments of the themes will be distributed, tutors  must offer the 1st of the face-to-face tutoring, related to the first phase of the work.

Later, the tutorials will be scheduled by mutual agreement -which should not exceed 6 hours of dedication- and monitoring tutorials - which should not exceed 6h) - In the Evaluation section you can find an orientation of the planning of the tutorials.

During this process, students must compulsorily submit on the established dates the 3 assessment evidences that are detailed in the Evaluation section.

Structure of FYP

The student can choose between two different types of FYP: the professionalizing option and the research option (which can be basic level research on a topic or to deepen a theoretical concept). Regardless of the option chosen, student  agree with the tutor, present it in a memory format or in a scientific article format. In both cases it must be delivered in CATALAN language.

A)PROFESSIOLANIZING OPTION. This option involves developing a proposal forFormulation of an intervention project in a given context.an educational or socio-educational action in a given context, starting from a diagnostic study of saidcontext. This option includes the design and/or implementation of a project in a professional settingand/or the implementation and evaluation of an existing project (that is, the student would need toimplement an existing project, evaluate the results and draw specific conclusions). FYPs contextualisedin educational settings where students conducted their work placements may include the contextualanalysis previously performed for the work placement, but under no circumstances will students be ableto reproduce or replicate interventions that were part of their work placements 

B) RESEARCH OPTION. This option involves producing an in-depth analysis on a givenResearch proposal on a given topictopic, and must include a theoretical framework, research hypotheses or objectives, and an empiricalpart with results, discussion and conclusions. It must also include a section on methodology and basicresearch techniques (search for, selection and use of tools required to collect, analyse and interpretinformation).. This option involves conducting a theoretical studyIn-Depth analysis of a specific theoretical concept(an essay or monograph), which includes a theoretical, critical or comparative analysis as the basis foran in-depth exploration or argumentation of a given topic. This option must also include an extensive an in-depth exploration or argumentation of a given topic. This option must also include an extensiveliterary review on the topic under study, as well as a clear discussion of the theoretical framework andavailable knowledge on the issue.

REPORT FORMAT

Formal directions according to the report format:

• 70,000 characters (spaces included) (20/25 pages approx.).
• Bibliographic references and annexes are not included in the maximum extension of the report.
• The cover has to include name of the author, title of the FYP, date, degree, tutor
• After the cover an index must be included with main sections of the report and pages numbers. Abstract in catalan, spanish and english is needed.

SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE FORMAT

Formal directions according to the article format, similar to an education scientific journal:

• 30,000 characters (spaces included).
• Abstact (7-8 lines) in catalan and english.
• 5-8 keywords.
• Bibliographic references and citations according to APA regulations.
• Author identification: name, email, tutor name.
• IMRD structure.
• Graphic, tables, figures can be included in ordeer to make more clear the text.

In case the tutor sees it as feasible, he or she can suggest the publication of the article in a journal. The tutor should, therefore, help the student in adapting the article to the criteria of rigor and presentation of the chosen journal.
The intellectual property of the FYP will be for the student. However, understanding that the tutor has also contributed to its preparation, in the event of its disclosure will require the consent of both the author and the tutor, being necessary to state the name of the tutor as co-author in the second term.