James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

PY6203 - Masters Thesis B (Part 2 of 2)

Available to MPsych students.

Subject Description

This subject is the second of two chained dissertation subjects (PY6202 and PY6203). The chained subjects requires the submission of a dissertation in the form of a journal article and the presentation of findings at an internal psychology conference.

Learning Outcomes

• investigate a clinically relevant research topic
• manage a research project
• demonstrate advanced skills in data analysis
• demonstrate high quality written communication skills
• demonstrate high quality oral communications and presentation skills

Subject Assessment

As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.

• Participation > Class participation - Individual
• Written > Thesis/dissertation

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: participate in all scheduled classes; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  PY5301 PY5302 PY5303 PY5304 PY5305 PY6006 PY6301 PY6302 PY6303

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