phe4tha thesis preparation
THESIS PREPARATION
PHE4THA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will identify a significant research issue and, under supervision conduct a critical review of the literature relevant to the area of study. You will derive appropriate research questions, develop an appropriate research methodology, and prepare a project proposal and Ethics Committee submission. This subject must be taken in conjunction with PHE4THB or equivalent.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Higgs
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject must be taken before PHE4THB
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically review, appraise and synthesise research literature
- Activities:
- Preparation of a research proposal that is presented at a project committee meeting panel
02. Design a research project to address a number of identified core research aims/questions.
- Activities:
- Preparation of a research proposal that is presented at a project committee meeting panel
03. Prepare and submit an ethics application
- Activities:
- Successful submission and acceptance of an ethics application
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteve Begg
Class requirements
Seminar
Seven 1.5 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students participate in Project Committee meetings and meet with thesis supervisor on a regular basis"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics Committee submission (1,500-words equivalent) | This subject is graded as a pass or fail. | 50 | 03 |
| One research project proposal (3,000-words) | This subject is graded as pass or fail | 50 | 01, 02 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteve Begg
Class requirements
Seminar
One 1.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students participate in Project Committee meetings and meet with thesis supervisor on a regular basis"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics Committee submission (1,500-words equivalent) | This subject is graded as a pass or fail. | 50 | 03 |
| One research project proposal (3,000-words) | This subject is graded as pass or fail | 50 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Higgs
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students participate in Project Committee meetings, seminars, and meet with thesis supervisor on a regular basis"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics Committee submission (1,500-words equivalent) | This subject is graded as a pass or fail. | 50 | 03 |
| One research project proposal (3,000-words) | This subject is graded as pass or fail | 50 | 01, 02 |