PSY4511 - Research project

Leader: Dr Gordon Walker

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2007 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Caulfield Full year 2007 (Day)
Caulfield Full year 2007 (Off-campus)
Caulfield Second semester 2007 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Caulfield Second semester to First semester 2007 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester to First semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Singapore First semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Singapore Full year 2007 (Off-campus)
Singapore Second semester 2007 (Off-campus)

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)

Co-requisites

PSY4502 & PSY4510