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Research Project (EDUC90219)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 50On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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Completion of the research project is intended to give students an appreciation of the processes involved in research, practical skills development, and the capacity to evaluate published research in the field of interest. As advised by the supervisor, the student studies appropriate research methodology and carries out a review of relevant literature and research for an investigative study resulting in the preparation of a report. The project offers students the opportunity to study in more depth themes discussed in previous subjects, and to apply these to an area of particular interest. The work should be a new study or development of an already existing study, which may involve collecting primary data from the field, evaluating or formulating a construct, or making a theoretical contribution. The result should give clear evidence of research skills and critical judgment.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in educational psychology, particularly differential development, learning processes and social processes in development;
- Use assessment and observation procedures and interpret findings to gain accurate information on the cognitive, social, emotional and personality development of children and adolescents;
- Compose reports to other professionals;
- Evaluate critically and interpret research and theory in this field, and carry out research and program evaluation of their own;
- Understand and apply ethical principles and procedures.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following: 312AA Master of Educational Psychology, MC-PSYCHED Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)
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Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90220 | Research Methods | Semester 2 (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
| Early Semester 1 | 15% |
Hurdle requirement: Submission of a successful ethics application (with external review) or statement (with internal review) | Early Semester 1 | N/A |
Literature Review
| End of Semester 1 | 30% |
Oral presentation of abstract (1000 words equivalent)
| End of Semester 2 | 5% |
Report presented as a publishable article
| End of Semester 2 | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long
Coordinator Ben Deery Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours including individual supervision Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 31 May 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
680 hours
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Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
American Psychological Association 2010 Publication manual, (6th ed.). APA Washington DC.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) Course Master of Educational Psychology - Links to additional information
Faculty of Education: www.education.unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 10 February 2024