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Practice-based Research Methods (PSYT90105)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
March
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-youth-mental-health/
Overview
Availability | March - Online |
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This subject introduces students to the essential elements of the research process, commencing with the principles of practice-based research, before progressing to the development of targeted research questions, identifying appropriate research designs and methods, interpreting data, and writing a viable research proposal. It also covers confidentiality and both the ethical and legal issues of working with young people in a clinical research setting.
As part of the Master of Youth Mental Health capstone experience, this subject is designed to fully complement Youth Mental Health Research Project 1. With the support of the subject coordinator, the student will be designated a suitable supervisor from the Centre for Youth Mental Health to guide them through their development of a research proposal, provide constructive feedback on a preliminary draft, and help them refine their final assignment to present a consolidated proposal as part of their assessment in Youth Mental Health Research Project 1.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify and interpret the principles and methods of practice-based research
- Explain the principles of evidence-based practice
- Design studies to address different research questions
- Identify and interpret qualitative and quantitative methods of practice-based research
- Identify and manage confidentiality and human ethical issues
- Produce a research proposal tailored to the student's own professional practice
Generic skills
- Theoretical knowledge
- Critical appraisal
- Skills in written communication
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to find, evaluate and use relevant information
- Time management skills
- Planning and time management skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PSYT90096 | Foundations of Youth Mental Health | March (Online) |
12.5 |
PSYT90097 | Engaging and Assessing Young People | April (Online) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Undergraduate qualification in a health-related discipline.
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
- Online quizzes on lecture content - 4 multiple choice questions per week for 5 weeks and 5 multiple choice questions in the last week = 25 questions in all - equivalent to approx. 1,250 words, (25%/1% per question)
- 10-minute digital audio-visual case presentation, with written summary of 250-500 words, due week 4, (25%)
- 2,500 word written reasearch proposal, due week 6, (50%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- March - Online
Principal coordinator Carl Moller Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Approximately 20 hours of online lectures, presentations and discussion Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 12 April 2019 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2019 Census date 12 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 29 March 2019 Assessment period ends 14 April 2019 March contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-youth-mental-health/
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
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Type Name Course Master of Youth Mental Health
Last updated: 3 November 2022