QUALIFICATION IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY (STAGE 2)
ADDENDUM TO THE CANDIDATE HANDBOOKS REGARDING WORD LIMITS –
ISSUED JULY 2014
Currently the Candidate Handbook does not specifically mention word limits for resubmissions as the Board’s intention was that the published word counts would apply across
every submission whether it be a first submission or a re-submission.
To avoid confusion the Candidate Handbooks have been amended slightly to clarify this
issue. Please note that as this is a clarification rather than a change this will take effect
immediately and all submissions should adhere to these word limits.
2011 Candidate Handbook
(for candidates who enrolled on 1 January 2011 and later)
5.1.2 Exemplar Reports
An exemplar report is required for each exemplar. In most cases this will mean two
exemplars for each core role. Occasionally candidates may wish to submit one report for a
core role which covers both exemplars, in which case different word limits will apply.
Reports which exceed the word limit will be returned unmarked. Word limits include tables
but do not include references and appendices. The word limits given below apply to ALL
submissions.
The requirements for the exemplar reports are as follows.
Core Role 1
A report for each exemplar, not exceeding 1500 words, which includes the following section
i)
an introduction, of around 200 words or less, which briefly states the aims of the
psychological intervention or application.
ii) a methodology section, of around 300 words, which explains how the work was
planned, conducted and evaluated.
iii) a discussion section where you discuss your reflections on the work, indicating the
links between theory and practice. This section should demonstrate that the work is
evidence based and include references to psychological literature.
Candidates who wish to submit a single report covering both exemplars must adhere to an
word limit of 3,000 and ensure that the introduction and methodology sections clearly
introduce and describe both pieces of work.
Core Role 2
Each research report should be presented in the format of a research paper for publication,
with an overall word limit of 5,000 words (not including references and appendices).
Candidates should also submit a reflective report to accompany the research paper of
around 500 words.
Core Role 3
A report, not exceeding 2000 words, which includes the following section
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i)
an introduction, of around 200 words or less, which briefly states the aims of the work
presented.
ii) a methodology section, of around 500 words, which explains how the work was
planned, conducted and evaluated.
iii) a discussion section where you discuss your reflections on the work, indicating the
links between theory and practice. This section should demonstrate that the work is
evidence based and include references to psychological literature.
Candidates who wish to submit a single report covering both exemplars must adhere to an
word limit of 4,000 and ensure that the introduction and methodology sections clearly
introduce and describe both pieces of work.
Core Role 4
A report, not exceeding 1500 words, which includes the following section
i)
an introduction, of around 200 words or less, which briefly states the aims of the
training to be planned and delivered.
ii) a methodology section, of around 300 words, which explains how the work was
planned, conducted and evaluated.
iii) a discussion section where you discuss your reflections on the work, indicating the
links between theory and practice. This section should demonstrate that the work is
evidence based and include references to psychological literature.
Candidates who wish to submit a single report covering both exemplars must adhere to a
word limit of 3,000 and ensure that the introduction and methodology sections clearly
introduce and describe both pieces of work.
2010 Candidate Handbook
(for candidates who enrolled prior to 31 December 2010)
7.1.2 Exemplar Reports
An Exemplar Report is required for each Exemplar. In most cases this will mean two
Exemplars for each Core Role. Occasionally candidates may wish to submit one report for a
Core Role which covers both Exemplars, in which case different word limits will apply.
Reports which exceed the word limit will be returned unmarked. Word limits do not include
references and appendices. The word limits given below apply to ALL submissions.
The requirements for the Exemplar Reports are as follows.
Core Role 1
A report for each Exemplar, not exceeding 1500 words, which includes the following
sections:
i)
an introduction, of around 200 words or less, which briefly states the aims of the
psychological intervention or application.
ii) a methodology section, of around 300 words, which explains how the work was
planned, conducted and evaluated.
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iii) a discussion section where you discuss your reflections on the work, indicating the
links between theory and practice. This section should demonstrate that the work is
evidence based and include references to psychological literature.
Candidates who wish to submit a single report covering both Exemplars must adhere to a
word limit of 3000 and ensure that the introduction and methodology sections clearly
introduce and describe both pieces of work.
Core Role 2
Each research report should be presented in the format of a research paper for publication,
with an overall word limit of 5000 words (not including references and appendices).
Candidates should also submit a reflective report to accompany the research paper of
around 500 words.
Core Role 3
A report, not exceeding 2000 words, which includes the following sections:
i)
an introduction, of around 200 words or less, which briefly states the aims of the work
presented.
ii) a methodology section, of around 500 words, which explains how the work was
planned, conducted and evaluated.
iii) a discussion section where you discuss your reflections on the work, indicating the
links between theory and practice. This section should demonstrate that the work is
evidence-based and include references to psychological literature.
Candidates who wish to submit a single report covering both Exemplars must adhere to a
word limit of 4000 and ensure that the introduction and methodology sections clearly
introduce and describe both pieces of work.
Core Role 4
A report, not exceeding 1500 words, which includes the following sections:
i)
an introduction, of around 200 words or less, which briefly states the aims of the
training to be planned and delivered.
ii) a methodology section, of around 300 words, which explains how the work was
planned, conducted and evaluated.
iii) a discussion section where you discuss your reflections on the work, indicating the
links between theory and practice. This section should demonstrate that the work is
evidence-based and include references to psychological literature.
Candidates who wish to submit a single report covering both Exemplars must adhere to a
word limit of 3000 and ensure that the introduction and methodology sections clearly
introduce and describe both pieces of work.
Issued: August 2014