Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Psychology School
The objective of this course is to write a critique of the literature in an area of specialisation, to develop archival skills in that area and also to develop an understanding of the literature, theory and practice in the chosen area. Approval of the Program Director is required to be granted permission to enrol.
Course requirements
Restrictions
MPsychOrg or permission of Director of Organisational Psychology programs
Course contact
Aims and outcomes
1.ﾠ to write a critique of the literature in an area of specialisation relevant to industrial and organisational psychology
2.ﾠ to develop archival skills in that area
3.ﾠ to develop an understanding of the literature, theory & practice in the chosen area
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
The objective of this course is to write a critique of the literature in an area of specialisation & to develop archival skills in that area; develop an understanding of the literature, theory & practice in the chosen area.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Literature Review | 100% |
11/06/2025 2:00 pm
to be submitted directly to supervisor |
Assessment details
Literature Review
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 100%
- Due date
11/06/2025 2:00 pm
to be submitted directly to supervisor
Task description
5000-word literature review
Submission guidelines
literature review to be submitted via Turnitin and directly to supervisor.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
For full details please review the School of Psychology Student Guidelines - Extensions and Deferred quiz/exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29.99 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Exam week 1 |
Not Timetabled |
Review of the literature |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: