RESEARCH MASTERS B
PSY5RMB
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, Masters degree candidates develop a critical review related to their selected research area. Critical evaluation of a body of research literature will require summarising, analysis, and evaluation of the research results, especially focussing on the interpretations and ideas that have emerged in the literature. The aim of the critical review is to demonstrate how a selected research question is grounded in research findings and compatible with theory.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Simon Crowe
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. Develop knowledge in a topic relevant to clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology
- Activities:
- Regular supervision sessions with a research supervisor, critical review
02. Develop skills in writing a critical analysis on a research topic relevant to clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology
- Activities:
- Regular supervision sessions with a research supervisor, critical review
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Simon Crowe
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft plan for critical review (1,000-words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Critical review (5,500-words) | The examinations of the critical review is a summative assessment | 80 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Simon Crowe
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft plan for critical review (1,000-words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Critical review (5,500-words) | The examinations of the critical review is a summative assessment | 80 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Simon Crowe
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft plan for critical review (1,000-words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Critical review (5,500-words) | The examinations of the critical review is a summative assessment | 80 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Summer 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Simon Crowe
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft plan for critical review (1,000-words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Critical review (5,500-words) | The examinations of the critical review is a summative assessment | 80 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Summer 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Simon Crowe
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft plan for critical review (1,000-words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Critical review (5,500-words) | The examinations of the critical review is a summative assessment | 80 | 01, 02 |