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PY1103 - Critical Thinking in Psychology: How to Think about Weird Things
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4 |
Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
It is acknowledged that training in research methodology is training in the practice
of turning data into information into knowledge. This subject aims to be the first
step on that journey- how do you evaluate the validity of data and information? Students
will be introduced to the practice of critical thinking by applying different research
methodologies to scenarios drawn from current scientific, political and social discussions.
Learning Outcomes
- develop the ability to evaluate research by applying different levels of evidence
framework;
- demonstrate the ability to find, comprehend, analyse and cite scholarly sources of
information;
- develop the ability to write assignments and reports that conform to the norms of
academic writing and referencing;
- explain key concepts of different research methodologies and epistemologies;
- explain the influence of cultural and social factors on reasoning and knowledge creation.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (55%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (15%) - Individual
- Written > Critical Analysis - (30%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application
of any penalties such as late penalties.
Availabilities
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JCU Singapore,
Study Period 51,
Internal
|
Census Date 06-Apr-2023 |
Lecturer:
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Mr Marc Chao. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 10 hours lectures
- 12 hours tutorials
- 16 hours online activity
- assessment and self-directed study
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JCU Singapore,
Study Period 53,
Internal
|
Census Date 30-Nov-2023 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 10 hours lectures
- 12 hours tutorials
- 16 hours online activity
- assessment and self-directed study
|
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Mr Marc Chao |
Lecturers:
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Mr Marc Chao, Mrs Katherine Fielder. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 12 hours tutorials
- 26 hours online activity
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
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.