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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
In this unit, students are required to define a research topic focused on an aspect of clinical practice in counselling or psychotherapy. Under the supervision of a member of the Counselling teaching staff, students develop their research skills by designing and implementing a small research project. Component of this process, relevant literature is reviewed, objectives of the proposed study are identified, an appropriate methodology and technique of data analysis is conceived and a plan for the implementation of the project is produced. Students are required to write a formal research proposal during this unit.
Unit was previously coded COU6427
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students assume responsibility for researching the literature and writing up of their research proposal, under the supervision of their academic supervisor/s. Students should regularly present to supervisors their current plan of action and report of progress to date. In addition, students should present at least one draft of their research proposal for supervisor's comment.
GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Research Paper | Final Research Report |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
In this unit, students are required to define a research topic focused on an aspect of clinical practice in counselling or psychotherapy. Under the supervision of a member of the Counselling teaching staff, students develop their research skills by designing and implementing a small research project. Component of this process, relevant literature is reviewed, objectives of the proposed study are identified, an appropriate methodology and technique of data analysis is conceived and a plan for the implementation of the project is produced. Students are required to write a formal research proposal during this unit.
Unit was previously coded COU6427
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students assume responsibility for researching the literature and writing up of their research proposal, under the supervision of their academic supervisor/s. Students should regularly present to supervisors their current plan of action and report of progress to date. In addition, students should present at least one draft of their research proposal for supervisor's comment.
GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Research Paper | Final Research Report |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
COU6433|1|2