Department of Counselling and Psychology Course Outline
Course Title Research Thesis II
Course Code PSY402
Number of Credits 3
Duration of Weeks 15
Contact Hours Per Week
Each student is to work out a schedule of appointments with the supervisor to discuss the progress of the research thesis. Each student is expected to meet with the supervisor at least five times during the semester.
Pre-requisite Course(s) PSY401 Research Thesis I
Course Aims
Students should complete Research Thesis I in order to enroll in Research Thesis II. In Research Thesis II, students are required to act on the finalized research proposal, conduct a pilot test, and compile a learning portfolio. 
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

At the conclusion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

1. conduct thorough literature survey;

2. conduct an appropriate pilot test and collect data for the main study;

3. aptly present the results of the pilot test and interim stages in main study; and

4. evaluate the findings and create a poster suitable for academic presentation with professionally designated standards.
Assessment
 
Assessment Tasks
Weighting
1.
General Performance
10%
2.
Individual Presentation
20%
3.
Student Portfolio 
70% 
 
 
100%
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