Research Project (PSYC40010)

HonoursPoints: 50On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject runs over two semesters (25 credit points per semester). There are no scheduled classes for this subject. Instead students meet regularly with their supervisor and undertake a research project to obtain experience in all aspects of conducting and reporting an empirical research project. The thesis project will be submitted as two documents. The first comprises a draft introduction to the research report submitted as a hurdle requirement for formative feedback from the supervisor at the beginning of Semester 2. The second comprises a 9000 word research report submitted at the end of Semester 2, worth 100% of the marks for the subject.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students will demonstrate knowledge and skills in:



  • conducting a research project;
  • understanding the relationship between research design and ethical research practices;
  • working with an academic mentor-supervisor to gain direct knowledge of psychology as a research-based discipline;
  • formulating and reporting empirical research;
  • critically analysing the existing knowledge about a research topic to inform the generation of a productive research question;
  • constructing a research plan (e.g. research design, methods of observation) to address a research question;
  • executing a research plan adequately to obtain data;
  • analysing data to address a research question appropriately; and
  • communicating and interpreting the results effectively in written and oral formats.

Generic skills

On completion of this subjects students will have gained generic knowledge and skills in:

  • critical thinking as applied to literature review and research;
  • scientific communication and report writing;
  • research design and data analysis;
  • working effectively with a supervisor and fellow students to plan and execute a project;
  • working independently to organise time effectively to meet complex task demands and deadlines.

Last updated: 3 November 2022