Subject Code & Title :- PSYC3102 Psychology Qualitative Data Analysis And Write Up
Weighting :- 30%
Length : 1500 words (maximum)
Aligned Course Learning Outcomes : CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5
Assignment Type : Assessment 2
PSYC3102 Assessment 2 Psychology Qualitative Data Analysis And Write Up  –  AU.

Aligned Unit Learning Outcomes :
a. Apply and demonstrate advanced written and oral communication skills consistent with research and professional standards in psychology
b. Critically understand, evaluate and apply an ethical, critical and reflexive standpoint to uphold cultural safety in the application of psychological knowledge to practice and research
c. Critically understand and evaluate and apply robust and rigorous qualitative and quantitative methods to investigate contemporary issues in psychological research and practice
d. Critically demonstrate and apply skills in conducting, reporting,interpreting and critiquing qualitative and quantitative psychological research in contemporary issues

Assessment brief:
You are required to write a brief report which reports on the analysis of qualitative data.
You will be provided with the introduction to a paper, including the research question, and method section on your class space, as well as five interview transcripts. You will select ONE interview transcript to analyse using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). You will write up your findings using the template provided to you on your class space. Each weekly topic adds to your scaffolded understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to perform well in this assessment. Week 3s activities are directly related to IPA, the method used for this assessment. The post-tutorial activity for Week 3 discusses how to report qualitative data, which is central to this assessment.

PSYC3102 Assessment 2 Psychology Qualitative Data Analysis And Write Up  –  AU.

You have been provided with some references that will be helpful to your understanding of IPA in the Assessment Information section of the class space. Please make good use of these.

Please note this assessment focusses on the topic of depression and recovery in Australia. If you require any personal support during this assessment, please do make use of the services at the end of this document.