Course Title: Thesis 2

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Thesis 2

Credit Points: 24.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BESC1427	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 2 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 2 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 2 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016
BESC1427	Bundoora Campus	Undergraduate	173H School of Health and Biomed	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2017, Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2024
BESC1428	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 2 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 2 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 2 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2014
BESC1576	City Campus	Undergraduate	173H School of Health and Biomed	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2025

Course Coordinator: Dr Yang Yap

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: yang.yap@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 second 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 conduct and complete a research project.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the development of the Program Learning Outcomes:

PLO 1 Apply fundamental and advanced evidence-based knowledge and techniques, including data analysis, in order to solve problems in psychological research and practice.

PLO 2 Demonstrate capability to collect, evaluate, integrate, and report on research evidence so that this evidence can be translated into data-driven decision-making that acknowledges real-world context.

PLO 3 Apply the guiding principles of psychological assessment, diagnosis, case formulation, and treatment planning, shaped to individual client presentation, goals, and circumstances.

PLO 4 Engage in clear, concise, and compelling communication, across multiple formats and delivered to diverse audiences, in order to transmit psychological knowledge.

PLO 5 Practice tolerance, respect, and cultural responsiveness for individuals and groups from diverse gender, sexuality, cultural, and value-based backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, while consistently adhering to professional standards for ethical behaviour.

PLO 6 Develop capacity to work independently, proactively, and with initiative while collaborating and seeking support where necessary, both from individual contacts and within wider bureaucratic systems.

On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

1. Collect and analyse data within the field of psychology

2. Critically review relevant literature within the field of psychology

3. Identify a research gap and develop clear rationale for the research within the field of psychology

4. Prepare and write a research report independently, critically relating the research to the relevant 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 regular meetings with your thesis supervisor. You will be expected to undertake the requirements of the course in a self-directed manner under supervision. In addition, lectorials will be offered to support the preparation of assessment items.

In this course you will produce a research thesis in the form of an American Psychological Association (APA) style journal article under the guidance of your research supervisor. You will be expected to undertake the requirements of the course in a self-directed manner under supervision.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Thesis (Research Report)
Weighting 100%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

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 Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.