Course Title: Thesis 1
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Thesis 1
Credit Points: 24.00
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BESC1425 |
Bundoora Campus |
Undergraduate |
150H Health Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2007, Sem 2 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 2 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016 |
BESC1425 |
Bundoora Campus |
Undergraduate |
173H School of Health and Biomed |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2022 |
BESC1426 |
Bundoora Campus |
Postgraduate |
150H Health Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2007, Sem 2 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 2 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 2 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014 |
Course Coordinator: Dr Lauren Saling
Course Coordinator Phone: +61399253801
Course Coordinator Email: lauren.saling@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: City Campus
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
Course Description
The practice of psychology is based on the science-practitioner model, and thus practice should be grounded in research. This course is the first of two courses that teaches you how to plan and conduct an individual research project in the field of psychology by directly engaging you in the research process. The course has been structured so that it mimics the real-world research process as closely as possible and it will equip you with the skills required to undertake the preparation necessary for conducting a research project.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the development of the Program Learning Outcomes:
- PLO 2: Demonstrate a capacity to employ a variety of approaches and procedures to research to permit judgements and decisions to be supported by appropriate evidence that places practice within a global and local context.
- PLO 3: Applies knowledge to diagnose and solve problems in a wide range of diverse situations, with an ability to work independently or with others and incorporate the analysis of evidence based scientific literature to solve psychological problems.
- PLO 4: Engage in dialogue with a diverse range of people and communicate in a broad range of forms (written, electronic, graphic, oral) to meet the circumstances of the situation and the capabilities of the audience.
- PLO 5: Maintains tolerance and respect for individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, holding diverse values, adhering to professional expectations and demonstrating ethical behaviour.
On successful completion of this course you should be able to:
- Develop a research question into a clearly elucidated and costed proposal.
- Present information to an audience in a clear, concise, interesting and informative manner.
- Describe the ethical issues associated with human research and fulfil/complete relevant ethical requirements.
- Critically evaluate a body of scientific literature within the field of Psychology.
Overview of Learning Activities
Your learning activities associated with the requirements of this course reflect the requirements associated with undertaking independent research in a supported academic environment. You will be required to attend and participate in research colloquia as well as regular weekly meetings with your thesis supervisor. You will be expected to undertake the requirements of the course in a self-directed manner under supervision.
Overview of Learning Resources
The learning resources associated with this course will include targeted readings taken from multi-media, text book, reference and online material and a range of secondary sources. Relevant resources particular to your area of research activity may be directed by your thesis supervisor. Material may be digitally available to you. RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment associated with this course reflects the development of your research thesis. In the formative assessment period you will be expected to develop a research proposal reflective of your research aims and objectives. To support this you will be required to prepare an application for ethical review and to develop a budget to support the potential costs associated with your research topic. Your summative assessment will require you to undertake a literature review related to your research topic. To support the development of your research skills you are required to attend weekly research colloquia and present abstracts for each one.
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If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
This course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced, at: www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment