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PSYN8918 – Clinical Neuropsychology Research Proposal

2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance

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General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Greg Savage
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MClinNeuro
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
PSYN825 (unit being taught out...)
Unit description Unit description

In this unit, students work with an individual supervisor to formulate a project proposal which is presented to the class for critical review, and following any necessary amendments, a formal proposal is submitted. The topic chosen is intended to be related to clinical neuropsychology however the supervisor may be any member of staff in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or external to Macquarie (with co-supervision from a Psychology/Cognitive Science staff member). Students attend sessions relating to conducting a systematic review of literature.

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Present and explain the rationale behind, and methodology used, in the initial proposal for the research project to the cohort.
  • ULO2: Effectively communicate research methodology

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Present research proposal 50% Yes Ongoing, scheduled throughout S2
Submit research proposal 50% Yes 20/11/20

Present research proposal

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Ongoing, scheduled throughout S2
Weighting: 50%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)

Present a twenty five minute talk to the class outlining the rationale, hypotheses and methods proposed for the research project


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Present and explain the rationale behind, and methodology used, in the initial proposal for the research project to the cohort.
  • Effectively communicate research methodology

Submit research proposal

Assessment Type 1: Plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 37 hours
Due: 20/11/20
Weighting: 50%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)

Submit an approximately 1500 word research proposal outlining the rationale, hypotheses and methods planned for the research project


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Present and explain the rationale behind, and methodology used, in the initial proposal for the research project to the cohort.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
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2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

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