RESEARCH MASTERS A
PSY5RMA
2019
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 we will discuss a range of approaches to conducting research, with a particular focus on research methods most commonly used in clinical and applied research. This knowledge will support you to work collaboratively with your research supervisor to develop a research proposal and a draft of your analysis plan, both essential for your research thesis. Presentation and discussion of your research project with your peers within the workshop setting will also facilitate the development of your project and proposal. The research project must address a research question relevant to the field of clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Karli Treyvaud
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. Understand, evaluate, and apply different approaches to research methods to a variety of clinical or applied research.
- Activities:
- Regular supervision sessions with a research supervisor.
02. Formulate a research question and design and write an appropriate research proposal to address the question.
- Activities:
- Regular supervision sessions with a research supervisor.
03. Use knowledge of research methods and importance of cultural context to inform interpretation and critical analysis of previous research studies and results.
- Activities:
- Lectures and assignments.
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Karli Treyvaud
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 minute presentation/discussion on research project topic and plan (1000 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Statistical Analysis Plan draft (500 words) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
| Research Proposal (3000 words) | 60 | 02, 03 |