School: Arts and Humanities

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.

  • Unit Title

    Infant Mental Health Project Planning
  • Unit Code

    IMH6005
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

In this unit, students are required to define a research topic focused on an aspect of infant mental health practice within their workplace. Students develop their research skills by designing a small research project. As part of this process relevant literature is reviewed, objectives of the proposed study are identified, an appropriate methodology and technique of data analysis is devised and a plan for the implementation of the project is produced.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have passed IMH5001

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Independently devise a research topic in the area of infant mental health.
  2. Synthesise and critically review the research literature in the chosen research area.
  3. Devise an appropriate research design.
  4. Develop an appropriate research question and methodology.
  5. Formulate a research proposal demonstrating that the issue selected has been understood in terms of theory and the context of workplace practice.

Unit Content

  1. Selecting a research topic and developing a research question in the field of infant mental health.
  2. Preparation of a literature review for an infant mental health related project.
  3. Research methodology and methods of data collection and analysis.
  4. Planning your research.
  5. Reviewing research.
  6. University ethics procedures.
  7. Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed methods in infant mental health.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and small group discussions within seminars.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework 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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Presentation ^Presentation of research proposal.30%
Research Paper ^Final research proposal and ethics application70%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the american psychological association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
  • Creswell, J. W., & Plano-Clark, L. (2007). Designing and conducting mixed methods research. London, England: Sage Publications Inc.
  • Harper, D., & Thompson, A. R. Eds. (2012). Qualitative research in Mental Health and Psychotherapy: A guide for students and Practitioners. West Sussex, England: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
  • Zeanah, C. H. (Ed.). (2000). Handbook of infant mental health (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Guildford Press.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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School: Arts and Humanities

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.

  • Unit Title

    Infant Mental Health Project Planning
  • Unit Code

    IMH6005
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

In this unit, students are required to define a research topic focused on an aspect of infant mental health practice within their workplace. Students develop their research skills by designing a small research project. As part of this process relevant literature is reviewed, objectives of the proposed study are identified, an appropriate methodology and technique of data analysis is devised and a plan for the implementation of the project is produced.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have passed IMH5001

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Independently devise a research topic in the area of infant mental health.
  2. Synthesise and critically review the research literature in the chosen research area.
  3. Devise an appropriate research design.
  4. Develop an appropriate research question and methodology.
  5. Formulate a research proposal demonstrating that the issue selected has been understood in terms of theory and the context of workplace practice.

Unit Content

  1. Selecting a research topic and developing a research question in the field of infant mental health.
  2. Preparation of a literature review for an infant mental health related project.
  3. Research methodology and methods of data collection and analysis.
  4. Planning your research.
  5. Reviewing research.
  6. University ethics procedures.
  7. Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed methods in infant mental health.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and small group discussions within seminars.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework 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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Presentation ^Presentation of research proposal.30%
Research Paper ^Final research proposal and ethics application70%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the american psychological association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
  • Creswell, J. W., & Plano-Clark, L. (2007). Designing and conducting mixed methods research. London, England: Sage Publications Inc.
  • Harper, D., & Thompson, A. R. Eds. (2012). Qualitative research in Mental Health and Psychotherapy: A guide for students and Practitioners. West Sussex, England: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
  • Zeanah, C. H. (Ed.). (2000). Handbook of infant mental health (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Guildford Press.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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