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PSY101 - Introduction to Research Skills

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Psychology

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Unit Description

This unit is designed to develop basic research skills required to undertake tertiary studies in health sciences. The unit familiarises students with basic scientific research design, methodologies, and techniques. Students develop research skills such as critical thinking about sources of information, using indexes and databases to retrieve information, conduct a critical literature review, academic writing and referencing.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Summarise and synthesise information from multiple sources.
2.	Critically appraise and explain the relevance and credibility of academic literature.
3.	Present a report in an academic manner with appropriate structure and referencing, demonstrating a synthesis of knowledge and skills.
4.	Understand and describe the tools of research methodology, design and techniques.
5.	Critically evaluate ethical implications in context to research.
6.	Demonstrate proficiency in a range of effective communication skills.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Quiz (10 minutes)	10%	4 - Understand and describe the tools of research methodology, design and techniques. 5 - Critically evaluate ethical implications in context to research.
2.	Annotated Bibliography (500 words)	20%	1 - Summarise and synthesise information from multiple sources. 2 - Critically appraise and explain the relevance and credibility of academic literature. 3 - Present a report in an academic manner with appropriate structure and referencing, demonstrating a synthesis of knowledge and skills. 6 - Demonstrate proficiency in a range of effective communication skills.
3.	Report (1200 words)	40%	1 - Summarise and synthesise information from multiple sources. 3 - Present a report in an academic manner with appropriate structure and referencing, demonstrating a synthesis of knowledge and skills. 5 - Critically evaluate ethical implications in context to research. 6 - Demonstrate proficiency in a range of effective communication skills.
4.	Test (30 minutes)	30%	2 - Critically appraise and explain the relevance and credibility of academic literature. 4 - Understand and describe the tools of research methodology, design and techniques. 5 - Critically evaluate ethical implications in context to research.

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