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PSY4511

Research project ( 18 points, SCA Band 1, 0.375 EFTSL)

Postgraduate
(MED)

Leader: Mr Gordon Walker

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2005 (OCL)
Caulfield Full year 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Full year 2005 (OCL)
Singapore Full year 2005 (OCL)
Caulfield S2-S1-02 2005 (Day)
Caulfield S2-S1-02 2005 (OCL)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: Students are required to conduct a research project based on the research proposal. This will involve collecting data and analysing it in an appropriate manner. Students will be required to submit written progress reports to their supervisors at regular intervals throughout the year. Students will write up the research in the form of a research report and a review of relevant literature.

Objectives: In undertaking this unit, students will: 1. learn the skills of producing a literature review relevant to the topic of their research; 2. collect, analyse, and interpret data; and 3. produce an independent assessable research report according to the specifications of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association which will be ready to submit for publication.

Assessment: Literature review (30%) + Research report (70%) Oral presentation (on campus) or Poster Presentation (off campus)

Contact Hours: First and Second Semesters (full year)

Corequisites: PSY4502 & PSY4510