RESEARCH MASTERS A
PSY5RMA
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Masters degree candidates begin their thesis research in the first year of their degree and continue throughout the remainder of the program. In this subject, students work collaboratively with their research supervisor to develop a research proposal and also submit an ethics application. The research project must address a research question relevant to the field of clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology. In addition, a series of seminars address a range of topics related to research methodology and statistical analysis, and research process and communication that are extremely valuable topics in understanding, analysing and communicating about clinical or applied research.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Philippe Chouinard
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Incorporate knowledge and skills towards research on a topic relevant to clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology.
- Activities:
- Regular supervision sessions with a research supervisor.
02. Formulate a research question and design and write a research proposal to address the question.
- Activities:
- Regular supervision sessions with a research supervisor.
03. Conduct research and apply statistical analyses that are geared towards clinical or applied research.
- Activities:
- Lectures and assignments.
04. Appraise and compose peer-review publications.
- Activities:
- Lectures and assignments.
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Philippe Chouinard
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Proposal (1) - 3000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Peer-review of a scientific paper (1) - 1500 words | 25 | 03, 04 | |
| On-line assignments (6) - 250 words each | 25 | 03, 04 |