Research Project (Clinical) B1
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 | |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
PSY70009Corequisites
NilAims and objectives
The aims of the research program are 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.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
Regulation consultation with supervisor supplemented by the relevant course handbook which details requirements for each research subject.
Assessment
Students receive training in research methods through the four research project subjects Research Project A1, Research Project A2, Research Project B1 and Research Project B2, through one-on-one supervision of their research project and through additional research methods classes. The assessment requirements for the sequence of four research units are designed to culminate in a minor empirical thesis of a minimum of 5,000 words.
To achieve a PASS grade for this subject, data collection for the research project must be completed, and students must satisfactorily complete quizzes related to at least 6 hours of research methods seminars.
General skills outcomes
• Able to gather information systematically from a range of sources.
• Communicate effectively with professionals and the community.
• Are culturally sensitive, with a respect for multiple points of view.
Content
Students attend 6 hours of research methods classes and are required to regularly meet with their supervisor to discuss issues relating to data collection and data analysis.
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials