This unit (APC7902) is the second of two units designed to provide students with experience in planning, conducting, analysing and reporting a thesis in an area of specialisation relevant to Clinical Psychology or Community Psychology. Students will work with a thesis supervisor to and report on a research project, in the form of an 8,000 word manuscript suitable for submission to a peer reviewed journal.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
APC7902
Prerequisites
APC7901 - Thesis 1
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Exhibit knowledge about the factors to be considered in undertaking and reporting upon psychological research; | ||
| 2. | Critically review the literature associated with the Thesis area; | ||
| 3. | Implement appropriate methods to collect and analyse data; and | ||
| 4. | Produce a Thesis in the form of a manuscript suitable for submission to a reputable peer reviewed journal. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Submission of a Thesis in the form of an article suitable for submission to a reputable peer reviewed journal (8,000 words) | 100% |
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