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<p>Under supervision, students will absorb and integrate psychological knowledge and apply this knowledge to an area of research. This knowledge will be elaborated in an extensive literature review and written research proposal that culminates in a series of research aims and hypotheses to be examined in the subsequent Research Project unit (PSYCH 4102).</p>
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<p>•Individual / group supervision: Covering theory and research relevant to a project leading to the production of a literature review and research proposal<br>
•Online material outlining the development of hypotheses, fundamentals of psychological report writing, and practical issues of research including the supervision process and ethical matters</p>
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<p>Under supervision, students will absorb and integrate psychological knowledge and apply this knowledge to an area of research. This knowledge will be elaborated in an extensive literature review and written research proposal that culminates in a series of research aims and hypotheses to be examined in the subsequent Research Project unit (PSYCH 4102).</p>
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<p>•Individual / group supervision: Covering theory and research relevant to a project leading to the production of a literature review and research proposal<br> •Online material outlining the development of hypotheses, fundamentals of psychological report writing, and practical issues of research including the supervision process and ethical matters</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psych4001">090701 - Psychology</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Identify, explain, and evaluate the main theories and research relevant to the research topic.</p>
K2
<p>Recognise and assess the methodological and analytical procedures relevant to data gathering and interpretation.</p>
K3
<p>Identify and explain the limits and potential gains of research into human activity.</p>
K4
<p>Identify and explain the ethical issues relevant to the research.</p>
S1
<p>Evaluate and synthesise psychological research findings to formulate and refine a research question.</p>
S2
<p>Compose a coherent and relevant ethics application or ethics report.</p>
S3
<p>Apply a theoretical perspective to an individual, social, or global issue.</p>
S4
<p>Construct a coherent and relevant review of the literature.</p>
A1
<p>Appreciate the relevance of research to everyday life.</p>
A2
<p>Assess and evaluate the practical issues involved in doing research.</p>
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<p>The Research Proposal will comprise a brief justification for, and include, the project aim(s) and hypotheses, an outline of the proposed research methodology and analyses, a participant recruitment strategy, and a budget and timeline for completion of the project</p>
<p>Research Proposal</p>
<p>S / U</p>
K2, K3, K4, S1, A1, A2
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<p>Prepare an ethics application or ethics report.</p>
<p>Written Ethics Application or Ethics Report</p>
<p>S / U</p>
K2, K3, K4, S2, A1, A2
3
<p>The first draft of the Introduction will include a critical review of the relevant literature, project aim(s), and hypotheses.</p>
<p>Introduction (first draft)</p>
<p>S / U</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S3, S4, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
No
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psych4001">090701 - Psychology</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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