Research Project (Clinical) A1
Duration
- 1 Semester /teaching period
Contact hours
- See "Teaching Methods"
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
| Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 1 |
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Corequisites
NilAims and objectives
The aim of the research program in the Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) course is to enhance students' awareness of the importance of a scientific research base for the practice of clinical psychology, to consolidate students' practical understanding of research methodology related to clinical psychology, and to teach appropriate research design and clinical analysis skills.
Research Project (Clinical) A1 is the first of the four research units (A1, A2, B1, B2) in the course. The main aim of this unit is to develop a detailed research proposal which will allow a minor research thesis to be completed in the subsequent three research units.
1. Explain the components of contemporary research in an area related to clinical psychology and analyse the trade-offs in different research designs
2. Conduct research that allows an appropriate project design to be developed
3. Communicate a research design and proposal in written and verbal format
4. Work collaboratively with research partners
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
This unit will involve up to 150 hours of work including:
| Type (On-campus) | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
| Face to Face Contact Research Project Supervision Lecture |
1 2 |
12 1 |
12 2 |
| Online Contact | N/A | ||
| Specified Learning Activities Library Workshops * Presentation and participation in a group seminar |
1 2 |
2 1 |
2 2 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities Independent study, proposal preparation, revision of proposal. | Recommended | 132 | |
| TOTAL | 150 hours/12.5cp |
*NOTE: It is strongly recommended that students attend these workshops if they are not entirely familiar with using the library and/or useful software to help write a thesis.
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Thesis Proposal | Individual | 80% | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Annotated Bibliography | Individual | 10% | 2 |
| Verbal Presentation | Individual / Group | 10% | 3 |
General skills outcomes
• Teamwork Skills
• Analysis Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
Content
• Design of an appropriate empirical research project i.e., methodology and data analysis procedures used must be generally recognised within psychology as sound and appropriate for the research question
• Ethical issues in research with human participants
• Advanced research skills
• Logical and critical thinking skills
• Written communication skills
• Using the library and other information sources
Study resources
- Reading materials.