Research Project (Clinical and Forensic) G2
Duration
- One Semester/teaching period
Contact hours
- Individual supervision
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2024 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 1 |
Hawthorn HT1 Term 1 | |
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Hawthorn Winter |
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 | |
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Prerequisites
Aims and objectives
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Demonstrate substantial knowledge of research principles and methodology relevant to clinical and forensic psychology.
2. Critically evaluate existing knowledge and reflect on research findings to understand implications for theory and practice.
3. Acquire sophisticated communication skills to cogently present, in writing and orally, findings from the research project.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
Assessment
General skills outcomes
- problem solving skills
- data analysis skills
- written and oral communication skills
Content
Study resources
- References.
References
American Psychological Association, Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th edn, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, 2001.
Dunleavy, P, Authoring a PhD: How to plan, draft, write and finish a doctoral dissertation or PhD, Plagrave MacMillan, New York, 2003.
Oliver, P, Writing your thesis, London, Sage, London, 2004.
Thomas, RM, Avoiding thesis and dissertation pitfalls: 61 cases of problems and solutions, Bergin & Garvey Westport, Conn., 2001.