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PSY 933 – Research Proposal
2017 – FY1 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Maria Kangas
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| Credit points |
Credit points
8
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MClinPsych or DClinPsych
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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 (Research Proposal) is the compulsory prerequisite unit for PSY934 (Dissertation). The objective of PSY933 is for students to conduct a literature review, as well as plan and design their empirical project for their thesis (which will be subsequently completed in PSY934). All students will be required to have a research supervisor from a member of staff from the Department of Psychology. The supervisor will assist the student to meet the objectives of this unit as well as for the Dissertation Unit (PSY934). The Seminars for PSY933 will also facilitate students to plan and fine-tune their research project which must have relevancy to Clinical Psychology. The goals of the unit are to encourage review and consideration of background literature, to prepare a literature overview and proposed method, and to prepare an ethics submission for the empirical thesis.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- The PSY933 and PSY934 Units are related. In combination the following outcomes apply - 1. Conducting critical evaluations of theories and empirical studies for a particular population/ topic relevant to clinical psychology.
- 2. Designing and conducting an empirical research project which has direct relevance for clinical psychology.
- 3. Writing a literature review in journal format suitable for a psychology journal.
- 4. Writing an empirical paper in journal format suitable for a psychology journal.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Literature Review Draft | 50% | Yes | 3rd Nov 2017 |
| Ethics submission | 50% | No | 3rd November 2017 |
Literature Review Draft
Due: 3rd Nov 2017
Weighting: 50%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
The first complete draft of the literature review is expected to be of a minimum Satisfactory standard - assessed by students nominated research supervisor
On successful completion you will be able to:
- The PSY933 and PSY934 Units are related. In combination the following outcomes apply - 1. Conducting critical evaluations of theories and empirical studies for a particular population/ topic relevant to clinical psychology.
- 2. Designing and conducting an empirical research project which has direct relevance for clinical psychology.
- 3. Writing a literature review in journal format suitable for a psychology journal.
Ethics submission
Due: 3rd November 2017
Weighting: 50%
Students are required to submit ethics application for empirical component of thesis no later than 3rd Nov 2017
On successful completion you will be able to:
- The PSY933 and PSY934 Units are related. In combination the following outcomes apply - 1. Conducting critical evaluations of theories and empirical studies for a particular population/ topic relevant to clinical psychology.
- 2. Designing and conducting an empirical research project which has direct relevance for clinical psychology.
- 4. Writing an empirical paper in journal format suitable for a psychology journal.
Delivery and Resources
This unit is the compulsory pre-requisite unit for PSY934 – Research Dissertation. The research proposal unit prepares students to complete their research dissertation.
During the Research Proposal unit, students are required:
- To attend 6 seminars in Session 1, 2017
- Seminar Dates: 28 Feb 2017; then 5 consecutive Tuesdays in May (2nd to 30th May)
- Room: W6B 357 Meeting room
- Find a supervisor who is willing to supervise dissertation who is a member of staff in the Dept of Psychology.
- Complete first draft of literature review paper to satisfactory standard – pending feedback from supervisor, no later than 3rd November 2017
- Plan and design research project and submit complete protocol to Macquarie University Ethics Committee no later than 3rd November, 2017
The first draft of the literature review paper will form the literature review paper for the Dissertation unit. The research project design will form the empirical paper for the dissertation.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 2. Designing and conducting an empirical research project which has direct relevance for clinical psychology.
- 3. Writing a literature review in journal format suitable for a psychology journal.
- 4. Writing an empirical paper in journal format suitable for a psychology journal.
Assessment tasks
- Literature Review Draft
- Ethics submission
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
- The PSY933 and PSY934 Units are related. In combination the following outcomes apply - 1. Conducting critical evaluations of theories and empirical studies for a particular population/ topic relevant to clinical psychology.
- 2. Designing and conducting an empirical research project which has direct relevance for clinical psychology.
- 3. Writing a literature review in journal format suitable for a psychology journal.
- 4. Writing an empirical paper in journal format suitable for a psychology journal.
Assessment tasks
- Literature Review Draft
- Ethics 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
- The PSY933 and PSY934 Units are related. In combination the following outcomes apply - 1. Conducting critical evaluations of theories and empirical studies for a particular population/ topic relevant to clinical psychology.
- 2. Designing and conducting an empirical research project which has direct relevance for clinical psychology.
- 3. Writing a literature review in journal format suitable for a psychology journal.
- 4. Writing an empirical paper in journal format suitable for a psychology journal.
Assessment tasks
- Literature Review Draft
- Ethics 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
- The PSY933 and PSY934 Units are related. In combination the following outcomes apply - 1. Conducting critical evaluations of theories and empirical studies for a particular population/ topic relevant to clinical psychology.
- 2. Designing and conducting an empirical research project which has direct relevance for clinical psychology.
- 3. Writing a literature review in journal format suitable for a psychology journal.
- 4. Writing an empirical paper in journal format suitable for a psychology journal.
Assessment tasks
- Literature Review Draft
- Ethics 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 outcomes
- The PSY933 and PSY934 Units are related. In combination the following outcomes apply - 1. Conducting critical evaluations of theories and empirical studies for a particular population/ topic relevant to clinical psychology.
- 2. Designing and conducting an empirical research project which has direct relevance for clinical psychology.
- 3. Writing a literature review in journal format suitable for a psychology journal.
- 4. Writing an empirical paper in journal format suitable for a psychology journal.
Assessment tasks
- Literature Review Draft
- Ethics 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
- 2. Designing and conducting an empirical research project which has direct relevance for clinical psychology.
Assessment task
- Ethics submission