PSY1063 Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology Assessment Brief 2026 | DCU

PSY1063 Assessment Brief

This module is assessed by:

• Oral presentation (40%)
• MCQ (60%)

Oral Presentation (40%): A Guidance Document

Question

Drawing on findings from neuropsychological research, you are asked to identify, describe, and analyse a challenge in the use of neuropsychological assessment tools.  You are asked to make and record yourself giving a 10-minute oral presentation on this challenge.  This presentation should also make recommendations on how to address this challenge drawing on empirical research.

• Presentations should be between 9-11 minutes in length. You will be penalised if you exceed this time limit. 
• Students should upload an MP4 file including PowerPoint slides with an accompanying voiceover by 59pm on Friday March 13^th 2026. You are not required to record using your camera, only your microphone.
• It is the student’s responsibility to familiarise themselves with university regulations on plagiarism, copying, and collusion (see your course handbook.

Presentation Rubric

General Guidance

• Presentations should include a reference list – this may appear as a slide(s) at the end of the presentation. References should be formatted using APA (find guidelines here).
• Please allow plenty of time prior to submission in case you run into technical difficulties.
• Pay attention to all elements of the question: identify, describe, analyse, and recommend.
• There are a number of ways that you may choose to structure your presentation. For example, you might choose a specific neuropsychological assessment tool (e.g. a cognitive test, a neuroimaging technique, etc.) and present a specific challenge around this.  Alternatively, you might choose to present on a more general challenge relevant across an array of assessment tools.
• Make sure your presentation is well structured – all presentations should have a clear introduction, clear challenge identification and description, a clear analysis of the challenge backed-up by literature, a clear recommendation of how this challenge might be addressed based on empirical research, and a strong conclusion that ties everything together.
• There should be a focus here on critical analysis. Address both sides of the argument and acknowledge all viewpoints around your chosen challenge.  An excellent presentation will display a deep understanding of the nuances of their chosen challenge, beyond simple description.  Don’t be afraid to take a strong stance – just make sure that stance is backed up by evidence.

Instructions on how to record and upload your presentation can be found in a separate document.

Additional Guidance and Resources

Advice about presentation skills is available from the DCU Student Support website https://www.dcu.ie/students

Here are some helpful links:

• Fact Sheet on Presentation Skills: https://www.dcu.ie/students/counselling-service-factsheet-on-presentation-skills
• The 4 Ps of Giving a Good Presentation: https://www.dcu.ie/students/study-skills-supportpresentations-2
• Presentations tips and hints: https://www.dcu.ie/students/study-skills-supportpresentations-5
• Worried about Presentations: Being Confident: https://www.dcu.ie/students/study-skillssupport-presentations-0 From Bangor University website, here is a link to further guidance about presentations: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/studyskills/presentations.php.en
• Delivering an effective presentation: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/studyskills/studyguides/delivering-presentation.php.en
• Planning an effective presentation: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/studyskills/studyguides/planning-presentation.php.en
• Using visual aids: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/studyskills/study-guides/using-visualaids.php.en
• Using Microsoft PowerPoint: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/studyskills/msoffice.php.en#msppt