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PSYN920 – Clinical Neuropsychology Dissertation I
2019 – S1 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Greg Savage
Jennifer Batchelor
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MClinNeuro and PSYN918
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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 either the collection of data for the research project, or analysis of an existing data set or a systematic review of a literature domain under direction of the supervisor as per the topic outlined in PSYN918 Clinical Neuropsychology Research Proposal. The research findings will be submitted in PSYN921 Dissertation 2.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
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 | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thesis literature review draft | 100% | Yes | 07/06/19 |
Thesis literature review draft
Due: 07/06/19
Weighting: 100%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students submit a draft of the literature review intended to form the Introduction section of the dissertation to be submitted in PSYN921. The draft should be 2000-3000 words in length and formatted according to the guidelines in the APA Style Manual (6th edition). It is emailed to the Macquarie-based supervisor for appraisal, with the convener of PSYN920 copied in to flag successful meeting of the hurdle requirement.
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 - 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 outcome
- Appreciate parallels between clinical research and practice
Assessment task
- Thesis literature review draft
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
- Thesis literature review draft
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
- Thesis literature review draft
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
- Thesis literature review draft
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
- Engage in competent research activities at postgraduate level
- Appreciate parallels between clinical research and practice
Assessment task
- Thesis literature review draft
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
- Appreciate parallels between clinical research and practice
Assessment task
- Thesis literature review draft
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 21/05/2019 | The unit guide was ambiguous regarding who should be sent the draft introduction by the due date--the supervisor or the convenor. This amendment to the assessment details makes this clear. |