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PSYN832 – Dissertation
2016 – FY1 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Greg Savage
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| Credit points |
Credit points
8
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MClinNeuro and PSYN825
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit involves the conduct of supervised research relevant to the discipline of clinical neuropsychology, as proposed in PSYN825. The research findings are submitted in the form of a 5000-8000 word journal article, evaluated by a Macquarie-based examiner and an external examiner.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Engage in competent research activities at postgraduate level
- Master design and analysis techniques used in neuropsychological research
- Appreciate parallels between clinical research and practice
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Dissertation submission | 100% | 26/10/16 |
Dissertation submission
Due: 26/10/16
Weighting: 100%
Submission of a 5000-8000 word dissertation. This may take the form of a traditional empirical research project (most commonly), a study based on experimental single case design, a systematic review or meta-analysis, or a program evaluation study.
It should be formatted according to the guidelines in the APA Style Manual (6th edition); in this context, the requirement in past years to format the manuscript for a specific journal is no longer relevant.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Engage in competent research activities at postgraduate level
- Master design and analysis techniques used in neuropsychological research
- Appreciate parallels between clinical research and practice
Delivery and Resources
Students must be supervised by at least one person with expertise in the research topic. If that supervisor is not a Macquarie academic staff member, a Macquarie academic must be appointed in addition as the primary (administrative) supervisor.
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Engage in competent research activities at postgraduate level
- Master design and analysis techniques used in neuropsychological research
- Appreciate parallels between clinical research and practice
Assessment task
- Dissertation submission
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Engage in competent research activities at postgraduate level
- Master design and analysis techniques used in neuropsychological research
- Appreciate parallels between clinical research and practice
Assessment task
- Dissertation submission
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Engage in competent research activities at postgraduate level
- Master design and analysis techniques used in neuropsychological research
Assessment task
- Dissertation submission
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Engage in competent research activities at postgraduate level
Assessment task
- Dissertation submission
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Engage in competent research activities at postgraduate level
Assessment task
- Dissertation submission