Psychology thesis extension 3 (12 points)
(EDU)
Leader: Associate Professor N King/Dr P Greenway
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Evening)
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: By the completion of this unit (and EDF6535 Psychology thesis Part 1, EDF6536 Psychology thesis Part 2, EDF6537 Psychology thesis extension 1 and EDF6538 Psychology thesis extension 2), students should be able to produce a thesis that displays competence at understanding and carrying out research in the field of education, but with less emphasis on comprehensive knowledge and originality as required in a PhD or EdD. Specifically, they should be able to: i. Devise a research topic to investigate that is feasible within the two-unit time frame ii. Identify key research questions that are not too general and ambitious iii. Select and review relevant theory and literature iv. Design a study and choose appropriate methods to investigate research questions v. Select appropriate modes of analysis vi. Consider ethical issues involved in research vii. Implement, critically appraise or apply research in a particular field viii. 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, EDF6536, EDF6537 and EDF6538).
Contact Hours: 24 hours per week
Prerequisites: Students may, after examination, require time to make substantial revisions to their thesis. A case needs to be made and with the support of their supervisor, a student may enrol in EDF6539.
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