Independent Research Project
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit of study aims to further enhance students’ skills in planning, conducting, analysing and reporting a psychological research study. On completion of this unit of study, students should be able to: further understand the significance of research and the difficulties associated with undertaking psychological research and design and complete a qualitative and/or quantitative research study with some degree of independence.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Distil understanding of the significance of applied social research;
- Interrogate research strategies for data gathering and analysis;
- Translate knowledge gained in research methods to design and undertake a qualitative and/or quantitative research study; and
- Articulate and defend research processes and outcomes.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Research Paper | Grade: 70%
Research report (quantitative or qualitative): 3,500 words – Part A (Week 1): 1000 words (20%); Part B (Week 3): 2500 words (50%)
Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 30%
Oral presentation of completed report (Week 4:10mins)
Required reading
Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):