PSYC6515
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Are you interested in undertaking a research project with the potential to make an original contribution to the field of business psychology? With guidance and mentoring from one or more research supervisors, PSYC6515 allows you to design a research project to be completed in PSYC6615. PSYC6515 covers selecting an appropriate topic, reviewing the existing published literature addressing this topic, developing specific aims and (where relevant) hypotheses to be tested, designing the methods to be used, negotiating access to potential participants, and writing a research proposal. Teaching is by individual supervision.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Trimester 1 - 2024
Singapore NAIHE
- Trimester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Carry out appropriate scientific literature searches.
2. Analyse and evaluate relevant peer reviewed literature.
3. Design a scientific research proposal including aims, methodology and statistical analyses.
4. Communicate research design in a form suitable for a scientific audience.
Content
- Selecting an appropriate research topic.
- Critically reviewing existing published literature.
- Developing specific research hypotheses (where relevant).
- Designing research methods, including methods of statistical analysis.
- Negotiating access to potential research participants.
- Refining scientific writing skills.
- Refining science communication skills.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Business Psychology [12394] or the Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) [11539].
Assumed knowledge
Completion of courses in statistics and research methodology.
Assessment items
Demonstrated competency: Students must demonstrate competency in all listed assessments
Written Assignment: Research Proposal
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Presentation: Oral Presentation (Research Proposal)
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Contact over the trimester will be by mutual agreement with the Supervisor/s (via Zoom).
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Singapore NAIHE
Individual Supervision-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Contact over the trimester will be by mutual agreement with the Supervisor/s (via Zoom).
Course outline
- PSYC6515 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Naihe) (PDF, 165.9 KB)
- PSYC6515 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 162.8 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.