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Research Project (PSYC90112)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
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This subject focuses on research skills for students undertaking professional training in psychology. The project can draw from a range of methodologies relevant to developing evidence-based research literacy in generalised psychological practice. Students will investigate a substantive individual research question under appropriate academic supervision and submit the results of the research in the form of an oral presentation and written report.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the study of professional psychology;
Skills
On completion of the subject, students should demonstrate advanced skills to:
- Critically analyse existing literature to inform the design and execution of a research project.
- Employ relevant techniques to analyse and interpret the findings.
Application of knowledge and skills
On completion of the subject, students should be able to apply their knowledge and skills to:
- Investigate a substantive individual research question relevant to the discipline of psychology
- Interpret and communicate their research results effectively in written and oral formats.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students will have developed:
- A sophisticated approach to critically appraising scholarly work
- Enhanced problem solving skills
- The ability to work effectively with a supervisor and colleagues to plan and execute a project
- The ability to work independently to organise time effectively to meet complex task demands and deadlines
- A refined ability to communicate effectively and concisely with others
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
An APAC accredited psychology major sequence including third-year psychological research methods.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written research proposal (Pass/fail)
| Mid-semester 1 | 0% |
Written literature review and research method
| End of Semester 1 | 25% |
Oral presentation of research findings; 15‐Minutes (1,500 words equivalent)
| Mid‐semester 2 | 15% |
Written research report
| End of Semester 2 | 60% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Margaret Osborne Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 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 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
In addition to 28 hours contact time, students are expected to undertake 122 hours in Semester 1 of which approximately 84 hours is attributed to the literature review and 38 hours on associated research tasks. In Semester 2, 122 hours is expected to be allocated to data analysis and report writing.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024