EP Research: 24/02/12

Article discussing the basics of only child syndrome from 27/06/11: http://www.onlychild.org.uk/2011/06/27/only-child-syndrome/

EP Thoughts: 24/02/12

I have now decided on my dissertation subject, and this will be the two theories of 'Only child syndrome' and sibling rivalry. The dissertation will mainly be about outlining the two theories and discussing whether they are really valid as theories or not.
I have mainly chosen this because I have a keen interest in Psychology and I am also interested in Sociology. I have also chosen this because Psychology is a potential University/career choice for the future and this dissertation will greatly help me.
I am really looking forward to researching for my dissertation as the subject is something I am very interested in myself and I have not had the oppotunity to write or research into something like this before! View rationale for further reasoning as to why I chose to do this.
My next step is to being research online to brief myself on exactly what I should be looking out for in books and on TV etc. I also plan to visit the library very soon as I know the resources will be reliable.

EP Lesson: 24/02/12

In today's EP lesson, I completed a VTT, PPR, rationale and timeline for my new project - a Psychology dissertation. I have now uploaded these to my folder on sharepoint.

(Click on the links above to view these documents)

EP thoughts: 10/02/12

I have not yet posted about a definite EP idea and this is because I was still uncertain up until now. I was keen to write and illlustrate a children's storybook, however I realise now that my main interests lie within Psychology and I would really like to extend my knowledge beyond what I have been taught as part of my AS.
I would therefore like to write a dissertation about a topic of interest. My main thoughts for the title/subject of the dissertation are:

• Body image and eating disorders
• Only child syndrome and sibling rivalry
• How family upbringing has an impact on our personality
• Dreams

I am planning on now carrying out some background research and reading so I am able to assess what subject I will find the most interesting. I have composed an email to my EP teacher after having requested the change. If this is approved I will need to update my paperwork (e.g. VTT, PPR).

EP lesson: 10/02/12

In today's EP lesson we were taught how to take notes effectively and quickly. We were then introduced to the searching of library books online, and how to reference these in our own project bibliography. No matter what I end up doing for my project, I believe these skills will be extremely useful. It will also be good to put these note-taking skills into practice in preparation for University.