Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit introduces students to methodological and ethical issues that need to be considered in the construction of their research proposals. In discussion with their supervisor, students develop their Doctor of Psychology research proposal. Students learn about research ethics and research governance, issues surrounding participant recruitment and stakeholder collaboration, how to prepare a human research committee ethics application and how to write a research proposal.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Outcomes
Human research in clinical psychology is fraught with problems, both methodological and ethical. Students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to develop a sound and ethically appropriate research study. Students are able to (1) appreciate the ethical and research governance issues surrounding their proposed research and human research in general; (2) compose a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) application suitable for the relevant HREC; (3) produce a research proposal that tackles an interesting question in an ethical and methodologically rigorous fashion; and (4) develop relevant strategies for data analysis for their project hypotheses.
- Assessment
This comprises (1) a presentation—students present their research project to the class and, where possible, a supervisor; (2) ethics application—students submit a HREC application; and (3) a research proposal—students submit a research proposal. 'Turnitin' originality checking and plagiarism prevention is used in the Faculty to allow both educators and their students to check written work for improper citation or misappropriated content. More information about 'Turnitin' can be found at https://turnitin.com/.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Romola Bucks
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- PSYC5680 Thesis Preparation
- Contact hours
- 39 hours
- Text
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Cummings, T. and Worley, C. Organisational Development and Change, 8th edn: South-Western College 2005
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.