psy5mxd couns psych research d
COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY MASTERS RESEARCH D
PSY5MXD
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students meet with their individual research supervisor, and under the supervisor's direction, complete the writing up of the thesis. This includes the completion of all the sections of the thesis. Students will be directed, by their supervisor, to attend presentations relevant to the conduct of their research either within the Department of Public Health or in other departments within the University. Towards the end of this phase, examiners will be appointed for the thesis and the thesis is then presented for examination.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRaelynn Wicklein
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed PSY5MXC and must be enrolled in HMCP Master of Counselling Psychology.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Applied behavioural statistics for the behavioural sciences (5th Ed) | Prescribed | Hinkle, DE, Wiersma, W & Jurs SG 2003 | WADSWORTH CENGAGE LEARNING, CANADA. |
| Readings | Doing qualitative research in psychology | Prescribed | Forrester, M A 2010 | SAGE, LONDON. |
| Readings | Research design: qualitative, quantitative and mixed method approaches | Prescribed | Creswell, JW 2009 | SAGE, LOS ANGELES. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop research skill and proficiency in the conduct of research in counselling psychology.
- Activities:
- Use of research supervisor or other research consultants. Attendance at University-run research seminars of relevance to project.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Communication(Communication)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Speaking(Speaking)
02. Develop research writing skills.
- Activities:
- Production of written drafts of thesis sections.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Develop critical analytic skills in making sense of data and interpreting findings.
- Activities:
- Feedback from research supervisor on analytic sections of the writing.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Develop written and oral communication skills in conveying findings to varied audiences and readership.
- Activities:
- Presentation of work to research forums of students or academics.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Communication(Communication)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaelynn Wicklein
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence and delivered via blended.
"Individual research supervision with nominated supervisor."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student recorded minutes of all meetings with supervisor | Hurdle requirement | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Thesis submission for examination or acceptance of student into the Prof Doc program (HDPCP). | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |