EDF5725 · Research in educational and developmental psychology thesis part 2

Overview

This is part 2 of a two-unit sequence of research study in the field of educational and developmental psychology. Based on the scientist-practitioner model, the practice of psychology is evidence-based. It requires competence in the critical analysis of research literature and knowledge of appropriate research methodologies. This unit focuses on the integration of knowledge and skills associated with research methodologies relevant to the study and practice of educational and developmental psychology and culminates in the submission of a research project. You will conduct the research articulated in the research plan in EDF5724 Research in educational and developmental psychology thesis part 1. The research is conducted under the guidance of an academic supervisor and must be relevant to the area of educational and developmental psychology. In Research in Educational and Developmental Psychology thesis part 2, you will critically review the research literature related to your topic, collect data, examine your research questions, report your methodology and results, give full consideration to the ethical issues, and discuss your findings within the context of the theoretical and empirical literature.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. produce a research project that displays competence in applying the knowledge and skills associated with research methodologies relevant to educational and developmental psychology
2. investigate a research topic that is feasible within the two-unit time frame
3. address key research questions
4. select and review relevant theory and literature
5. apply appropriate methods of analysis
6. consider ethical issues involved in research
7. implement, critically appraise and apply research in educational and developmental psychology
8. prepare a comprehensive written research project in journal format.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload equals 288 hours per semester.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.