Research (Consultation & Support)

Research Information

Research is a key skill in and out of Psychology. Whether you are completing a dissertation or thesis in Undergraduate or Postgraduate education, are conducting an audit within your organisation, or small-scale research with the general public, we can support you. From idea to generation, through methodology and up to write up, we can provide consultation across the research process. This might take the form of brief consultations about proposed methodologies, providing feedback on a draft of your work, or more intensive consultation across the research process.

When we are conducting research an objective viewpoint can be invaluable in helping to identify issues we may not have considered, to provide a fresh perspective on the conception of methodological design, or to make sure we have conveyed our findings in a manner that best represents our hard work. Our research consultation services are designed to support you by providing consultation that is tailored to meet your needs. We have clinicians who hold research degrees in addition to their Clinical Psychology training and have conducted and published research.

What sort of support do you offer for research?

The consultation service we offer to support your research can be tailored to meet your needs. It is often useful to have initial discussion to determine the current status of your research, and where you feel you may benefit from further support.

Some examples of the types of consultation provided include:

Feedback on Written Work	Students engaging in undergraduate or postgraduate work are often asked to complete a dissertation or thesis as part of their course requirement. While this is done under academic supervision, the provision of supervision can vary by institution, and some students have been keen to receive more feedback on a draft of their work. We can offer detailed feedback on your written work, which may include feedback on grammar, structure, and content. From experience, to read and provide detailed feedback, a draft of 4000-6000 words would usually require between 1-3 hours. For drafts of 6000-8000 words this would require up to 5 hours. Any written work of greater length would be quoted on an individual basis.
Support with Methodological Development	If you are looking to conduct research, knowing where to start can be daunting. Ethical and methodological considerations can seem complex, particularly if you haven’t had experience of doing this before. We can provide a 60-minute consultation in a one-off or short series format to discuss your research proposal and setting, to help you consider the benefits of different methodological approaches, and to support decision-making for procedural issues.

Where do I access your consultation services, and how much do they cost?

Often research consultation is done electronically via email exchange. However, for more extensive consultation, we can arrange to meet in person and decide on a location that is beneficial for everyone.

Given the personalised nature of this type of work, quotes may vary considerably from project to project. However, as a rough guide, our hourly rate for research consultation is £90 per hour. For work involving more extensive consultation, this may be charged at the hourly rate or with a set fee, depending on what is more appropriate given your needs.

What do I do if I would like some support with my research?

The above examples serve as a guideline for the sorts of support we can offer, but we are happy to discuss any query and deliver a tailored quote for our services.

To make an enquiry please email admin@linkatpsychology.co.uk with ‘Research Query’ stated in the subject header. Provide us with a little information about the support you require. We will contact you via your preferred method to discuss your options and to provide you with a personalised quote.

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