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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 unitstudentsconceive an appropriate research methodology and analysis techniques to investigate a research question (or questions), and write a research proposal. Under the supervision of a member of the Psychology teaching staff, students develop their research skillsby designing a research project which extends existing knowledge in a psychological domain. Students will further their knowledge of the ethical conduct of research through an intensive residential school.
Unit was previously coded HPS5101, PSY4160
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Online delivery supported by discussion groups, study modules and prescribed texts with an on-campus residential school (Joondalup campus).
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 | Thesis proposal |
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.
PSY5189|2|1
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 unitstudentsconceive an appropriate research methodology and analysis techniques to investigate a research question (or questions), and write a research proposal. Under the supervision of a member of the Psychology teaching staff, students develop their research skillsby designing a research project which extends existing knowledge in a psychological domain. Students will further their knowledge of the ethical conduct of research through an intensive residential school.
Unit was previously coded HPS5101, PSY4160
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Online delivery supported by discussion groups, study modules and prescribed texts with an on-campus residential school (Joondalup campus).
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 | Thesis proposal |
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.
PSY5189|2|2