| Semester 2, 2021 Online | |
| Short Description: | Psychology Honours Project B |
| Units : | 2 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Psychology and Counselling |
| Student contribution band : | Professional Pathway Psych |
| ASCED code : | 090701 - Psychology |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: BSCH (Psychology major 12302) or BPSH
Other Requisites
BPSH students must have completed the first 3 years with a GPA of 5.0 across levels 1 to 3 psychology courses.
Rationale
This is the second of two courses that contribute towards the Psychology Honours Project. The overall project will involve an individual piece of research in a selected area of psychology in which information concerning an approved research topic is gathered, organised, analysed and discussed in a critical and evaluative manner. The research is based upon a study which requires advanced knowledge of research methodology and appropriate techniques for analysing data.
Synopsis
This course will enable the student to further develop their evidence-based skills through presentation of their research, the completion of a research project, and production of a thesis. Students will finalise the collection and analyses of data, synthesising the results such that they can be written in a thesis and communicated to other professionals.
Objectives
On completion of this course students should be able to
- apply analytical and critical thinking about the chosen research topic and related issues within the discipline of psychology;
- competently identify research problems, formulate hypothesis, define variables, collect and analyse data using appropriate qualitative or quantitative methods and draw conclusions from the findings;
- present a thesis that follows the guidelines of the American Psychological Association.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | To be determined by the student in consultation with his/her supervisor. | 100.00 |
Text and Materials
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2021&sem=02&subject1=PSY4102)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference Materials
Student Workload Expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Consultation | 6.00 |
| Online Lectures | 6.00 |
| Online Tutorials | 16.00 |
| Online Tutorials or Workshops | 4.00 |
| Private Study | 285.00 |
| Supervisor Consultation | 13.00 |
Assessment Details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation | 1 | 13 Jul 2021 | (see note 1) | |
| Thesis | 100 | 100 | 18 Oct 2021 |
Notes
- Students will be required to present their research at the Honours symposium. This presentation will be a virtual event and students must present their research to pass the course.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
Presentation Requirements: Students must present information about their research project at an online presentation. The format will be advised during PSY4101. It is the student’s responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities scheduled for them, and to study all materials provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course, and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain regular contact with their supervisors according to a mutually agreed upon schedules. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To complete the presentation satisfactorily students must achieve 100% for each item. To complete the thesis satisfactorily students must obtain at least 50% of the total marks available for the item. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of a Passing grade, a student must receive 100% of the marks available for the Presentation assessment items and at least 50% of the total weighted marks for thesis. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
NO EXAM: There is no examination in this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Deferred and Supplementary examinations will be held in accordance with the Assessment Procedure . -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment Notes
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Students are not allowed to begin data collection until the Ethics Application for their project has been approved in writing.
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APA style is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use APA style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The APA style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide.
Evaluation and Benchmarking
In meeting the University’s aims to establish quality learning and teaching for all programs, this course monitors and ensures quality assurance and improvements in at least two ways. This course:
1. conforms to the USQ Policy on Evaluation of Teaching, Courses and Programs to ensure ongoing monitoring and systematic improvement.
2. forms part of the Bachelor of Science Honours and Bachelor of Psychology Honours programs and is benchmarked against the
• internal USQ accreditation/reaccreditation processes which include (i) stringent standards in the independent accreditation of its academic programs, (ii) close integration between business and academic planning, and (iii) regular and rigorous review.
• professional accreditation standards of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).