RESEARCH PROJECT IN PSYCHOLOGY A
PSY3RPA
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Research Project in Psychology A is a capstone subject whose function is to bring together, reinforce, extend, and illustrate applications of research themes dealt with in first, second, and third year of the Bachelor of Psychological Science. A topic exemplifying one of the School's Areas of Research (AOR) is the focus for these activities. Specifically, students gain experience in the design of a research study, as well as in applying for ethics approval and funding to conduct the study. Relevant themes in the history and philosophy of psychology are also covered. Practical experience with the themes introduced in project group seminars is provided in the tutorials and self-guided learning activities for this subject.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Pauleen Bennett
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: (One of PSY1EFP or PSY1PYA) and (One of PSY1CFP or PSY1PYB) and PSY1HPM and PSY2PRM. Enrolment in this unit is restricted. Admission into SBPS or SBBS or BVBBSW or SZPSOT or LWLBS or LWLPS or RBBS. Other students must obtain the approval of the subject coordinator prior to enrolment.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PSY3RSA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand and evaluate key historical and theoretical features of a major area of psychological research.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial exercises, class discussions and presentations. Summative: The requirements to demonstrate understanding and evaluate material covered are included in the marking criteria for the essay. The online quiz also assesses understanding of the material studied.
02. Demonstrate independent learning and application of knowledge through research and analysis of psychological topics.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial exercises, class discussions and presentations. Summative: The requirements to demonstrate independent learning and application of knowledge are included in the marking criteria for the essay, the ethics application, and the grant application.
03. Display creative problem solving through demonstrated depth and breadth of analysis of conceptual and empirical psychological research themes.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial class exercises. Summative: Online quiz. Demonstration of creative problem solving is included in the marking criteria for the grant application, the ethics application, and the essay.
04. Understand and apply requirements for the ethical use of information and the design and conduct of research.
- Activities:
- Formative: Class scenario-based ethics exercises. Summative: Preparation of an ethics application which demonstrates these features as specified in the marking criteria.
05. Demonstrate ability to plan empirical research by identifying appropriate designs, sampling techniques, and analysis for a range of psychological topics.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial class exercises. Summative: Online quiz. Marking criteria for the ethics and grant applications specify demonstrated ability to design and conduct research will be assessed.
06. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively about psychological research through production of an application to an external funding body for financial support regarding a psychological research topic.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial presentations. Summative: The marking criteria for the grant application, ethics application, and the short essay all include assessment items to do with this theme.
Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Pauleen Bennett
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture 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 two 1-hour lectures per week"
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Ethics Application (1,000 words) | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Literature Review (1000 words) | Hurdle requirement: attendance at Tutorials and Project Group Seminars | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 06 |
| Online Quizzes (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 30 | 01, 03, 05 | |
| Peer Feedback Exercises (equivalent to 500 words) | 5 | 02 | |
| Research Grant Application (2,000 words) | 35 | 02, 03, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Pauleen Bennett
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture 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 two 1-hour lectures per week"
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Ethics Application (1,000 words) | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Literature Review (1000 words) | Hurdle requirement: attendance at Tutorials and Project Group Seminars | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 06 |
| Online Quizzes (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 30 | 01, 03, 05 | |
| Peer Feedback Exercises (equivalent to 500 words) | 5 | 02 | |
| Research Grant Application (2,000 words) | 35 | 02, 03, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Pauleen Bennett
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture 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 two 1-hour lectures per week"
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Ethics Application (1,000 words) | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Literature Review (1000 words) | Hurdle requirement: attendance at Tutorials and Project Group Seminars | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 06 |
| Online Quizzes (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 30 | 01, 03, 05 | |
| Peer Feedback Exercises (equivalent to 500 words) | 5 | 02 | |
| Research Grant Application (2,000 words) | 35 | 02, 03, 05, 06 |