PSY4100 Psychology honours: Research project

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Critically review relevant and reliable scientific literature from a domain of research in psychology.

2. 2

   Analyse complex problems posed in selected domain of research in psychology and evaluate its global and societal impact.

3. 3

   Appraise a research gap and communicate clear rationale for proposed research in the discipline of psychology.

4. 4

   Evaluate different methodological and epistemological approaches for research and risk management in psychology and select an appropriate approach for addressing proposed research.

5. 5

   Demonstrate consideration of ethical guidelines/issues that govern the integrity of psychological research.

6. 6

   Formulate a project plan to outline the scope and requirements of proposed research.

7. 7

   Acquire a range of general and specialised technical skills that are relevant to research in psychology.

8. 8

   Implement psychological research and critically analyse the research findings by using appropriate techniques and tools.

9. 9

   Apply advanced theoretical knowledge and research methods to solve complex problems encountered in psychology research.

10. 10

    Communicate effectively to transmit complex psychological ideas and research to both a specialist and non-specialist scientific audience in a variety of formats.

11. 11

    Develop professional competencies and transferable skills including ethical practice, collaboration, reflection, critical thinking, and problem solving to pursue research and practice in fields of psychology.

12. 12

    Develop understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychology and demonstrate cultural safety, cultural responsiveness and reflexivity.