Doctor of Ed Psych Research Thesis#
Subject 460-708 (2009)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook
| Credit Points: | 50.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009: Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
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| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: See time commitment entry. Total Time Commitment: The student is expected to arrange regular meetings with the supervisor at appropriate intervals. In addition the student is required to participate in research methodology seminars as directed by the supervisor. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: |
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Assoc Prof Esther Care, Assoc Prof Raymond Misson| Subject Overview: | As advised by the thesis supervisor each candidate will study appropriate research methodology, and carry out a review of relevant literature and research to be used in an investigative study resulting in the preparation of a thesis written in accordance with accepted scholarly conventions. The thesis should be a significant piece of research and should make a significant contribution to theory and practice in educational psychology. The preparation, successful explanation and satisfactory defence of a detailed proposal of approximately 5000 words will be required to be completed in Semester 2 in the first year of enrolment for full-time students and Semester 2 in the second year of enrolment for part-time students. Students must the contact the program co-ordinator to arrange supervision upon entry to the course. |
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| Assessment: | This subject is marked on a Pass/Fail only basis. A thesis of approximately 45,000 words excluding appendices, to be examined by two external examiners (100 per cent). The thesis is graded on a `Pass' or `Fail' basis. |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Related Course(s): |
Doctor of Educational Psychology |
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