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PSYCHOLOGY DISSERTATION PREPARATIONUnit IndexNumbers:Tuition Pattern:Credit Points:Unit Requisites:Unit CoordinatorLecturerDiss 1 699-1 (306530), Diss 1 699-2 (306531),Diss 2 699 (6730)Seminar, 2 hours/fortnight for 669-1 onlyDiss 1 699-1 (25 credit points) „Dissertation 1-a‟Diss 1 699-2 (25 credit points) „Dissertation 1-b‟Diss 2 699 (50 credit points) Dissertation 2‟Diss 2 699 pre-requisites:Diss 1 699-1 AND Diss 1 699-2Gillian StevensGillian StevensSyllabusThe planning and implementation of a suitable applied research project, relating to advancedcoursework completed by the student. This is to be presented as a dissertation in the formatrequired under University regulations.Learning OutcomesOn completion of these units the student will:1. Have demonstrated the ability to plan, execute and report on a substantial researchinvestigation at a publishable level.2. Have demonstrated originality of thought and the ability to critically evaluate researchliterature.3. Have demonstrated the capacity to carry out independent research.Note: For ease of understanding, Dissertation 1 699-1 is termed Dissertation 1a, andDissertation 1 699-2 is termed Dissertation 1b.Dissertation Unit requirements:Dissertation Preparation 1a:1. Verbal presentation of proposal in Support Meeting.2. Submission of proposal by end of the 9 th teaching week of the semester.3. Approval of written proposal by counselling staff.Dissertation Preparation 1b:1. Submission of ethics proposal by end of the 2 nd teaching week of the semester.2. Collection of a substantial amount of the data.3. Submission of Literature Review by the end of the 12 th teaching week of the semester.Dissertation Preparation 2:1. Completion of data collection and analysis.2. Review of draft one by your supervisor due by 7 th teaching week of semester.3. Review of draft two by your supervisor due by 9 th teaching week of semester.4. Any revisions completed, per feedback obtained from your supervisor.5. The submission of the finished product by the 12 th teaching week of semester.14Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology.CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)