Psychology thesis part 1 (12 points)
(EDU)
Leader: Associate Professor N King
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Evening)
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Evening)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Evening)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Evening)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Evening)
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Evening)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: By the completion of this unit (and EDF6536 Psych thesis part 2), students should be able to produce a thesis that displays competence at understanding and carrying out research in the field of psychology, but with less emphasis on comprehensive knowledge and originality as required in a PhD or EdD. Specifically, they should be able to: 1. Devise a research topic to investigate that is feasible within the two-unit time frame 2. identify key research questions that are not too general and ambitious 3. Select and review relevant theory and literature 4. Design a study and choose appropriate methods to investigate research questions 5. Select appropriate modes of analysis 6. Consider ethical issues involved in research 7. Implement, critically appraise or apply research in a particular field 8. Prepare a comprehensive written report that is professionally presented and contains all the required components including a bibliography at the end
Assessment: The Masters of Psychology thesis is a 16,000 word dissertation and is the formal assessment task for this unit (together with EDF6536).
Contact Hours: 24 hours per week
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete coursework units. However, students may, with the written agreement of the course adviser, undertake a thesis before completing all the coursework requirements.
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