PSYC6523

Research Project (Doctorate Final)

Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Psychology

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1, Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

With the guidance of one or more research supervisors, students will conduct and report the research project which they designed in the Research Proposal course, PSYC6511. This will involve independent research and preparation of a thesis. The steps involved in this process include data collection, data analysis, and report writing.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the semester students will be able to:

1. Collect data according to a method previously specified in a research proposal and an ethics submission.
2. Analyse data according to a method previously specified in a research proposal.
3. Write a clear, succinct and critical report of the research in the form of a thesis.
4. Present the research to an audience in a manner suited to the audience's understanding.

Content

Students will work together with their supervisor(s) to achieve the objectives specified above. At least one supervisor must be a member of the academic staff of the School of Psychology. Co-supervision by others outside the School can be arranged.

Replacing Course(s)

PSYC6622

Transition

Not applicable

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

It is assumed that students will have passed courses in statistics and research methodology, and will have completed a research project, as part of a four-year program in Psychology which has been accredited. It is also assumed that they will have completed a research proposal as part of the program, in the Research Project 1 course (PSYC6511). They will also have gained expertise through participation in previous research courses PSYC6515,PSYC6518,PSYC6519,PSYC6520,PSYC6521.

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Individual Supervision

Assessment Items

Reports	Research thesis (Course objectives 1-3).

Contact Hours

Individual Supervision: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	This course is only available to students enrolled in the Doctorate of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Clinical and Health Psychology programs.
Compulsory Program Component	Successful completion of PSYC6511 - Research Project 1.

Timetables