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Practice-based Research Methods (PSYT90105)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
February
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
Availability | February - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PSYT90101 | Early Intervention in Mental Health | April (Online) |
12.5 |
PSYT90100 | Mental Ill-health in Young People 2 | February (Online) |
12.5 |
PSYT90102 | Psychosocial Interventions with Youth | July (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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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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 - (1% per question)
| Throughout the teaching period | 25% |
Digital audio-visual case presentation, with written summary of 250-500 words
| Week 4 | 25% |
Written research proposal
| Week 6 | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- February - Online
Coordinator Mag de Rozario Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Approximately 20 hours of online lectures, presentations and discussion Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 8 April 2022 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2022 Census date 11 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 1 April 2022 Assessment period ends 10 April 2022 February contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Youth Mental Health
Last updated: 31 January 2024