psy3rpb research project b
RESEARCH PROJECT IN PSYCHOLOGY B
PSY3RPB
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Research Project B is a capstone subject which, together with the first semester subject Research Project in Psychology A (PSY3RPA), brings together, reinforces, extends, and illustrates applications of research themes dealt with in first, second, and third year of the Bachelor of Psychological Science, including PSY3RPA. Students will use innovative technologies to undertake and report a group research project, under supervision of an experienced project leader. They will also prepare for transition to a future career by reflecting on what it means to be a graduate of the course as they research career opportunities and develop core graduate skills.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnnukka Lindell
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
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 SHP or SBPS or SBBS or BVBBSW or SBPSW or SZPSOT or LWLBS or LWLPS or SBPSB or RBBS. Other students must obtain the approval of the subject coordinator prior to enrolment.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PSY3RSB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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 evaluation of material covered are included in the marking criteria for the small group poster presentation, research report write-up, and classwork exercises. The online quizzes also assess understanding of the material studied.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
02. Demonstrate independent learning and application of knowledge by researching and writing-up reports on 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 written work for this subject. The online quizzes also require demonstration of such skills.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
03. Display creative problem solving through in-depth and broad analysis of psychological research questions.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial class exercises. Summative: Demonstration of creative problem solving is included in the marking criteria for the written work in this subject.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
04. Understand and apply requirements for the ethical use of information and the design and conduct of research.
- Activities:
- Formative: Revision of ethics themes introduced in PSY3PA. Summative: Research report write-up.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
05. Demonstrate understanding of principles involved in psychological research through production of a full research report and a poster-based display concerning a psychological topic.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial class exercises. Summative: Online quiz. Marking criteria for the written work in this subject specify the requirement to demonstrate ability to design and conduct research.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnnukka Lindell
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Online learning materials equivalent to two 1-hour lectures per week"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analysis and Interpretation Assisgnment (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Group Poster Presentation (500 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Research Project write-up (2,500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnnukka Lindell
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Online learning materials equivalent to two 1-hour lectures per week"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analysis and Interpretation Assisgnment (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Group Poster Presentation (500 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Research Project write-up (2,500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnnukka Lindell
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Online learning materials equivalent to two 1-hour lectures per week"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analysis and Interpretation Assisgnment (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Group Poster Presentation (500 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Online Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Research Project write-up (2,500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |