HPY720 - Research Project A

Unit details

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2022 unit information

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Last updated: 4 March 2022

Enrolment modes:

Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Cloud (online)

Credit point(s):2
EFTSL value:0.250
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Christian Hyde and Jaclyn BroadbentEmail:psych-thesis@deakin.edu.au
Cohort rule:

This unit is only available to students enrolled in H650 Graduate Diploma of Psychology and H664 Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Pre-Practice)

Students wishing to enrol in this unit should email psych-thesis@deakin.edu.au

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

HPS427 and HPS435

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 300 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 1 hours of contact with a research supervisor and 19 hours of private study per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

1 x 1 hours of contact with a research supervisor and 19 hours of private study per week

Note:

Together, HPY720 and HPY721 constitute the research thesis component of the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced).

Content

Students will undertake a research project in small groups, choosing a research project from the range offered by available supervisors. Students will be required to familiarize themselves with the theory and past research in the area under investigation, and participate in all the steps involved in research, including the ethics application, formulation of hypotheses, design and methodological decisions, collection and analysis of data, and evaluation of the research questions under consideration. Although activities such as data collection may be conducted as a group, students will prepare an individually written report that will be based on the findings of their study. The project is to be regarded as a learning exercise for the student, with guidance and direction provided by the group supervisor. Data collected for these projects may be used in the ongoing research activities of the School.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Critically evaluate literature in order to develop a research proposal that they communicate, clearly and convincingly, both in written and oral form

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO2

Under supervision, design and conduct original ethical research which demonstrates advanced levels of knowledge in specific areas within the discipline of psychology.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management
GLO7: Teamwork
GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO3

Critically analyse data arising from a research study in order to draw conclusions and make recommendations

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO4

Disseminate findings of their research in a thesis format and a poster conference to academic staff and their peers in the School of Psychology.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO5

Work effectively with peers and research teams with appropriate acknowledgement of the contribution of others to their research.

GLO2: Communication
GLO7: Teamwork
GLO8: Global citizenship

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Trimester 1:

Assessment description

Student output

Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)

Indicative due week

Assessment 1: Thesis literature review draft (Individual)

1500-2000 words literature review draft

0%
  • Week 11 of Trimester 1

Assessment 2: Thesis proposal presentation (Individual)

10 minute presentation

0%
  • Week 11 of Trimester 1

Assessment 3: Thesis poster (individual)

Poster

0%
  • After Week 11 of Trimester 2

Assessment 4: Thesis (individual)

5500-6000 words

100%
  • After Week 11 of Trimester 2

These four assessments constitute the full assessment in the paired units HPY720 and HPY721. The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Hurdle requirement

Students must complete all assessment to a pass standard to pass the units

Learning Resource

There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.

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