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Thesis (Masters/coursework) (PSYC90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
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Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator
jfande@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
enquiry-psych@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Subject Coordinator
jfande@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
enquiry-psych@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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The student will conduct research under appropriate academic supervision and submit the work in the form of a thesis of at least 6,000 but no more than 10,000 words by 30 October in the final year of enrolment in the subject.
Intended learning outcomes
To help students prepare a written report on the applied research project they proposed in the first-year Research Proposal subject. To ensure students receive a thorough grounding in research design and report writing to a publishable standard. To develop an increased understanding of the application and interpretation of statistical procedures. To facilitate understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice and outcome research.
Generic skills
To develop a sophisticated approach to appraising one's own work and that of others critically. To develop a deeper understanding of the processes and outcomes involved in conducting research. To develop a refined ability to communicate effectively and concisely with others.
Last updated: 3 November 2022