PSYC72-423: Research Skills and Ethics (Honours)

This subject provides a comprehensive grounding in the theoretical and practical dimensions of planning, designing, and writing a psychology research thesis. Weekly seminars cover the lifecycle of a research project: research ethics and integrity, scientific project management, the use of AI in research, library resources and search tools, the formulation of research questions and hypotheses, and the writing of each major thesis component (Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion). The subject also examines the Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct through dedicated seminars on professional conduct and behaviour, including its application to research. In the final weeks, academics present seminars on contemporary edge research in their areas from a practical and empirical standpoint. Workshops will emphasise the applied aspects of conducting psychological research and psychology careers, enriched by guest talks from internal and external researchers. Students will attend regular meetings with their supervisors, engage in research activities, and participate in research seminars and workshops.