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Research Proposal (PSYC90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Assessment
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Overview
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To guide students in the development of an applied research project cognate to their area of professional training, in accordance with the current APAC standard that "the project must be designed so that each student is required to undertake all of the steps involved in conducting an empirical investigation or enquiry". The project can take a number of forms, including an experimental single case study, critical review and meta-analysis, critical review and secondary data analysis, a laboratory-based empirical research study, prospective clinical research, or, in the case of PhD graduates enrolled in the Master of Psychology, an article suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed scientific journal of international standing. Students must have at least one research supervisor within the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge
On completion of this subject, students should:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of ethical clinical research and of the responsibilities of researchers
- Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the study of clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology.
- Comprehend the selection of appropriate statistical techniques to appraise scientific data; and have the ability to evaluate and synthesize research-based and professional literature
Skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Identify a substantive individual research question relevant to the discipline of psychology
- Conduct a review of the appropriate literature
- Produce a written study proposal
- Present the study rationale and methodology in oral form in a departmental forum
Application of Knowledge and Skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Expertly synthesise, interpret and integrate research findings from multiple sources.
- Demonstrate advanced critical appraisal of published research literature and evidence
Generic skills
Students will develop a greater critical appreciation of scholarly work and develop their own skills in formulating and addressing problems. They will refine their writing and communication skills, and learn to develop and sustain written and oral argument.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- 527CL Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
- 527CN Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)
- 080CL Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)/Doctor of Philosophy
- 080CN Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)/Doctor of Philosophy
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PSYC90029 | Graduate Research Methods | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of APAC approved psychology studies to fourth-year (Honours) level.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Prepare literature review of no more than 3000 words
| N/A | |
Prepare a research proposal of no more than 1500 words
| N/A | |
Present the proposal in a departmental forum, and respond to comments | N/A | |
Hurdle requirement: Students must present a thesis proposal by the end of the second semester in which they are enrolled in this subject. | N/A |
Additional details
As regards (2), the proposal should be in the form of an argument containing a critical review of the appropriate research literature, a set of specific research aims, and a method for achieving those aims. A departmental forum will be convened for the purpose of presenting the proposal before the supervisor and other invited members of the academic staff. Presentation and response to comments is the basis for continued progress in the thesis and subsequent enrolment in the thesis subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Trevor Steward Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meeting of students with individual research supervisors equivalent to 1 hour per fortnight. Total time commitment 272 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
As appropriate to the research project
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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None
Recommended texts and other resources
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Last updated: 31 January 2024