PSY3RPA
RESEARCH PROJECT IN PSYCHOLOGY A
PSY3RPA
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Research Project in Psychology A is a capstone subject, the function of which is to develop entrepreneurial thinking. A topic exemplifying one of the School's research areas is the focus for these activities. Students gain experience in designing a research study, applying for ethics approval and acquiring funding to conduct the study. They develop team-work skills and skills in communicating using contemporary technologies. Relevant themes in psychology are covered, as well as ethical issues relevant to the conduct of scientific research. Practical experience with tasks contributing to assessment activities is provided in tutorials, and themes introduced in project group seminars are expanded in online self-guided learning activities. PSY3RPA addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential, which includes the capacity to apply theory, locate and synthesize knowledge resources, prioritize action and manage associated risks, as well as the ability to effectively communicate while collaboratively and creatively resolving complex social problems.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPhilippe Chouinard
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in this subject is restricted. Students must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: SHP or SBPS or SBBS or BVBBSW or SBPSW or SZPSOT or LWLBS or LWLPS or SBPSB or RBBS or LWLPY or LWLPYB, And students must have passed the following subjects: (One of PSY1EFP or PSY1PYA) and (One of PSY1CFP or PSY1PYB) and PSY1HPM and PSY2PRM. Other students must obtain the approval of the subject coordinator prior to enrolment.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PSY3RSA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an ability to justify empirical research by identifying, collecting, organising and reviewing appropriate literature.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial exercises, online class discussions and self-directed reading. Summative: The requirements to demonstrate understanding and evaluate material covered are included in the marking criteria for the literature review. The online quizzes also assess understanding of how to find, organise and review literature.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Work effectively in a team to creatively problem solve methods to test hypotheses drawn from analysis of a research area.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial exercises, online class discussions and self-directed reading. Summative: Demonstration of creative problem solving is included in the marking criteria for the ethics application and the literature review. Participation marks awarded by peers and project leaders reflect effective team work.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Apply requirements for the ethical use of information in the design and conduct of research, particularly as this relates to solving complex social or psychological problems.
- Activities:
- Formative: Class scenario-based ethics exercises, online class discussions and self-directed reading. Summative: Preparation of an ethics application which demonstrates these features. Online quiz questions about research ethics.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Locate appropriate sources of funding for research, able to support entrepreneurial research activities.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial exercises, online class discussions and self-directed reading. Summative: Knowledge about sources of research funding is included in quiz questions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
05. Be familiar with a wide range of research methodologies, able to be used to investigate psychological issues.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial class exercises and self-directed learning activities. Summative: Online quizzes evaluate knowledge of research methodologies and valid research questions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPhilippe Chouinard
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Online learning materials equivalent to one 1-hour lecture per week"
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literature Review (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 05 | |
| Online Quizzes (equivalent to 1,500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Ethics Application (1750 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Participation in all aspects of project conceptualisation and design (equivalent to 250 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPhilippe Chouinard
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Online learning materials equivalent to one 1-hour lecture per week"
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literature Review (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 05 | |
| Online Quizzes (equivalent to 1,500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Ethics Application (1750 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Participation in all aspects of project conceptualisation and design (equivalent to 250 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPhilippe Chouinard
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Online learning materials equivalent to one 1-hour lecture per week"
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literature Review (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 05 | |
| Online Quizzes (equivalent to 1,500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Ethics Application (1750 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Participation in all aspects of project conceptualisation and design (equivalent to 250 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |