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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
Knowledge
On completion of the subject, students should demonstrate advanced knowledge of:
- The relationship between research design and ethical research practices;
- The theories, models, methods, and key-research findings within the sub-discipline of psychology relevant to individual research project.
Skills
On completion of the subject, students should demonstrate advanced skills in:
- Critically analysing existing literature 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 effectively to obtain data;
- Analysing data to address a research question appropriately, and;
- Reporting on analyses of data to answer a research question.
Application of knowledge and skills
On completion of the subject, students should be able to apply their knowledge and skills to:
- Collaborate with an academic mentor-supervisor on a research project;
- Communicate and interpret their research 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)
Hurdle requirement: All tasks must be completed to enable a passing grade for this subject
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 4 March 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 May 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 340 hours per semester.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. 6th Edition, July 2009
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) Informal specialisation Psychology Informal specialisation Psychology - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022