Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Psychology and Social Science

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• Unit Title

  Thesis Development

• Unit Code

  PSY5190

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  40

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  Online

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Description

In this unit, students conduct a research project and then present a report under the supervision of their academic supervisor. The report is written up by the candidate in research thesis, or literature review and research project format and, submitted for examination by assessors. The unit includes a compulsory one day intensive residential school where students will further their understanding of thesis writing and publication.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from PSY4160, PSY5189

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded HPS5102, PSY4161, PSY4162, PSY4163

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Implement a research project, demonstrating a thorough understanding of relevant research methodology and analysis techniques.
2. Prepare a research thesis or literature review and research paper.
3. Present the thesis for examination by assessors.

Unit Content

1. Analyse and synthesise findings.
2. Implement a research project.
3. Prepare and present a thesis, or literature review and research project.
4. The major curricula topics covered in this unit will depend upon the students research question. In general, this unit will address how to:

Additional Learning Experience Information

Online delivery supported by discussion groups, study modules and prescribed texts with a compulsory on-campus residential school (Joondalup campus).

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.

Text References

• American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
• Coakes, S. J., & Steed, L. G. (2009). SPSS: Analysis without anguish (Version 14.0 for Windows). Milton, Qld: John Wiley & Sons Australia.
• Tabachnick, B. G., & Fidell, L. S. (2012). Using multivariate statistics (6th ed.). New York: Harper & Row.
• Liamputtong, P. (2009). Qualitative research methods (3rd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Smith, J. (Ed.). (2003). Qualitative psychology: A practical guide to research methods. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
• Howell, D. C. (2009). Statistical methods for psychology (7th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Duxbury/Thompson Learning.

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