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Research Proposal (EDUC90253)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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The student will prepare under supervision a thesis proposal, providing a clear indication of the nature and purpose of the research to be undertaken in the thesis. The proposal should contain:
- a clear statement of the purpose of the research and the research question(s) being investigated;
- a justification of why the chosen topic is a worthwhile one to research;
- a substantial overview and critical discussion of research already done in the area available in the research literature;
- a critical discussion of the research methodology proposed, showing its appropriateness for answering the research question(s); and
- an outline of the research design and the timeline for implementing it.
Intended learning outcomes
Students will:
- Extend their capacity to evaluate research literature in educational psychology in order to make informed decisions about the conduct of independent enquiries in psychology and education.
Generic skills
- Develop literature review skills
- Develop an evidence-based argument
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the G02AA Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy
AND
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90220 | Research Methods | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90225 | Psychological Tests | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90224 | Counselling Skills for Ed. Psychologists | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Research proposal
| End of semester | 100% |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Vicki McKenzie Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 May 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy
Last updated: 10 February 2024