Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 50.0 |
Contact Hours: | 8.0 |
Tutorial: | 1 x 8 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 13015 (v.3) Psychology Dissertation 591 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 6924 (v.3) Psychology 521
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Syllabus: | To develop skills to execute and report an applied psychology research project and to develop applied psychology skills in a professional placement setting. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Understanding and experience of issues involved in carrying out applied psychology research. Ability to carry out a relevant literature review and critically reflect on previous literature. Ability to use this information to design and carry out an applied psychology research study. Ability to apply and critically reflect on research design and analysis in the context of applied research. Demonstrated mastery of APA referencing and formatting inthe context of a formal research project. Experience in applying psychological assessment and intervention skills in an applied setting. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | There are no specific references for this unit, however appropriate references will be particular to individual research projects and will be identified by supervising staff and by students through their literature review of their proposed research area.;; |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | There are two components of assessment - Placement Performance by Pass/Fail assessment and Research Dissertation 100%, by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90701 Psychology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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