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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Selection into the fourth-year Honours program or Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
There are no non allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
An accredited psychology major sequence
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Draft introduction to research report for formative assessment (3000 words), due at the beginning of Semester 2 (hurdle)
- Research Report (9000 words), due at the end of Semester 2 (100%)
- Mini-conference oral presentation of research project (15 minutes), delivered mid-Semester 2 (hurdle)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Luke Smillie Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with supervisor. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 May 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 340 hours per semester.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) Informal specialisation Psychology Informal specialisation Psychology
Last updated: 3 November 2022