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<p>On completion of this unit, students will produce a journal article consisting of an extended literature review that leads to testable hypotheses, and method, results and discussion sections that conform to APA format in both content and style. Students will interpret the Results of their research project in line with the Analysis Plan developed in PSYCM 7121 Advanced Clinical Research Methods and in the context of the research aims and hypotheses developed in PSYCM7020, Psychological Research in Practice and with consideration of the broader psychological literature and innovations in the field. Students will present the findings of their research in a formal conference-style presentation.</p>
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<p>The student will interpret the results of their research project in relation to their research aims and hypotheses, and in relation to the broader body of knowledge on the chosen topic. Students will absorb and integrate the results of their research project in the form of a Discussion, which will be elaborated in an oral presentation. Students will present the literature review, methods, results and discussion of the research project in the form of an APA formatted journal article.</p>
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<p>On completion of this unit, students will produce a journal article consisting of an extended literature review that leads to testable hypotheses, and method, results and discussion sections that conform to APA format in both content and style. Students will interpret the Results of their research project in line with the Analysis Plan developed in PSYCM 7121 Advanced Clinical Research Methods and in the context of the research aims and hypotheses developed in PSYCM7020, Psychological Research in Practice and with consideration of the broader psychological literature and innovations in the field. Students will present the findings of their research in a formal conference-style presentation.</p>
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<p>The student will interpret the results of their research project in relation to their research aims and hypotheses, and in relation to the broader body of knowledge on the chosen topic. Students will absorb and integrate the results of their research project in the form of a Discussion, which will be elaborated in an oral presentation. Students will present the literature review, methods, results and discussion of the research project in the form of an APA formatted journal article.</p>
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Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090701 - Psychology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycm7122">View unit fees</a>
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Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=PSYCM7020" target="_blank">PSYCM7020</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=PSYCM7121" target="_blank">PSYCM7121</a>"</p>
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<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Detailed knowledge of the chosen area</p>
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<p>Understanding of design and analytical techniques</p>
K3
<p>Thorough grasp of reporting styles and formats</p>
S1
<p>Search catalogue and databases and select relevant material</p>
S2
<p>Grasp, critically evaluate and integrate information</p>
S3
<p>Use existing research to develop aims and hypotheses</p>
S4
<p>Consider practical and ethical issues when doing research</p>
S5
<p>Analyse data either qualitatively or quantitatively</p>
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<p>Report research findings in a conventional manner</p>
A1
<p>Evaluate the outcomes of psychological research in context with current literature and innovations in the field.</p>
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<p>Oral presentation of interpretation of research outcomes</p>
<p>Oral presentation</p>
<p>5-15%</p>
K1, K2, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, A1
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<p>The final report will be presented for examination as an extended journal article using the format indicated in the current Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. The introduction will comprise an extended literature review that leads to a series of testable hypotheses. The remaining method, results and discussion sections will conform to the usual journal format in both content and style.</p>
<p>Written dissertation (5000 to 6,000 words words)</p>
<p>85-95%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1
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No
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<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090701 - Psychology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycm7122">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: PSYCM7122 - U1.1