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Research Degree
Student Hand Book
2006
Research Degree Program Director
Contact Information
Name:
Address:
Professor Tony Winefield
University of South Australia.
School of Psychology
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide, SA 5001
OR
Frome Rd
Adelaide, SA 5000
Telephone: (08) 8302 2156
Facsimile: (08) 8302 2956
Email:
tony.winefield@unisa.edu.au
Research Degree Supervision
Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences
School of Psychology

This School Guide should be read in conjunction with the Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences
Information Guide for Postgraduate Research Candidates 2006 which is available in pdf format on the
Division Webpage where you will also find further useful information, some of which is included here.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Welcome from the Head of School
Welcome to the School of Psychology’s Research Degree Handbook. In here you will find
everything you need to know about starting and completing PhDs or those Masters Programs that
include a large measure of research. PhDs usually consist of research only, and you will work
closely with a research team or supervisor to guide you through.
The School of Psychology is keen to encourage more research students as there are now significant
employment opportunities for Psychology graduates to work in research. This can be within
government, private research companies, CSIRO, or the universities. Many of our postgraduates go
overseas later to research or work. All Government endeavours are requiring an evidence base for
making policy decisions and so the number of research jobs in increasing. It is an exciting time to
be starting a research career.
Research degrees are run through the Division and the University rather than just the School of
Psychology (as are undergraduate degrees), so this School Guide should be read in conjunction
with the Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Information Guide for Postgraduate
Research Candidates 2006. This Guide is available in PDF format on the Division Webpage where
you will also find further useful information, some of which is included here.
Details of specific Psychology staff who can supervise your PhD or Masters research will be found
towards the end of this Handbook. Professor Tony Winefield is the School of Psychology Research
Degree Coordinator, and there is more about him on p. 4. He can probably answer most of your
questions or help you find a suitable supervisor for your interests.
You will be trained as a well-rounded researcher with a program that includes how to write-up
research, present at conferences and seminars, and work either alone or as part of a dynamic
research team. The School of Psychology looks forward to having you on board and being part of
our overall research activities.
Professor Bernard Guerin
Head of the School of Psychology
Welcome from Dean of Research Degrees
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Welcome to the 2006 Postgraduate Research Student Handbook for the Division of Education, Arts and
Social Sciences. You’ll find details of our Research Education Program and other useful links and
information for new and continuing students.
As a research student you will have enrolled in one of several types of research degree: a Doctor of
Philosophy program; a Masters by Research program; or a Professional Doctorate program that includes a
significant proportion of research. The mode in which you study will be a combination of: full time or part
time; on-campus (internal) or off-campus (distance) and as an Australian or an overseas student.
The Government’s Research Training Scheme puts enormous pressure on Universities to ensure Research
Degree students complete on time, so Research Education Programs have been developed to give you the
skills to ‘hit the ground running’. For commencing students most Divisional sessions are in the first six
months (or first year for part timers) of your candidature. You are expected to complete these, together with
relevant sessions from the University-wide Research Education Program. In particular, don’t miss the vital
Orientation session and its University equivalent. That’s how you’ll find the names of important contacts
and the structure of systems. Continuing students will use this Handbook for information on the process of
thesis writing, and links to a growing list of UniSA workshops. In addition you will present on your research
at least once a year and attend the Division’s Postgraduate Research Forum.
Our Research Education Program can only be an introduction to research for beginning researchers. If it
doesn’t suit your situation contact your School’s Research Degree Coordinator, your Supervisor or the
program coordinator. They will either provide their own program or guide you to other places. For example,
Art students have seminars run by the School of Art. In the case of those doing one of the Professional
Doctorates, a separate section in the Handbook gives details of your course and contact names. Professional
Doctorate students, please note that you will probably not need to attend the Divisional sessions until your
second year when you have completed your course work and begun your research activities. Whatever your
requirements, feel free to attend any of our sessions and access the huge range of online resources we have
assembled.
It is my job as Dean of Research Degrees to provide the organisation and infrastructure to help you
undertake a research degree. While your Supervisors and School Research Degrees Coordinator will provide
you with day to day advice and support, I am also here for students if needed. Contact my friendly staff in
the Divisional research office (H2-02, Magill Campus). Gail Mahon is the research project officer, and
Samantha Millar looks after student records and systems.
I wish you well as you begin or continue your important research.
Associate Professor Bruce Johnson
Dean of Research Degrees
Dean of Research Degrees (Divisional position)
Associate Professor Bruce Johnson was appointed Dean of Research Degrees in August
2003. Prior to this, he was Research Degrees Coordinator in the School of Education for 5 years. He is an
active and productive researcher working as a Key Researcher in the Centre for Research in Education,
Equity and Work. Bruce’s research and supervision expertise is in the areas of school change, teacher
development, and student welfare.
Bruce is responsible for such specific aspects of research degrees co-ordination as:
• organising the Research Education Program for research degree students
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• ensuring student access to the support services and facilities for research students provided by the
University and Division
• monitoring students’ progress throughout the period of their candidature
• approving examiners and the outcomes of the examination process
• representing the Division on University Research Degrees and Scholarships Committees
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School of Psychology Research Degrees Coordinator
Professor Tony Winefield completed his BA (Honours) and Ph.D degrees at University
College London before coming to Australia. He joined the University of South Australia as Foundation
Professor of Psychology in 1999 after a brief spell at the University of Adelaide where he remains an
Honorary Visiting Research Fellow. Tony is Director of the Centre for Applied Psychological Research, a
Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society, the academic member of the State Psychological Board and
Chair of its Registration Committee. From 2000-2004 he was the University’s representative on the Channel
7 Children's Research Committee. In 1993 he received the ‘Supervisor of the Year’ award from the
University of Adelaide Postgraduate Students’ Association and in 2003 the Elton Mayo award from the
Australian Psychological Society’s College of Organisational Psychologists for ‘Outstanding contributions
to Industrial/Organisational Psychology Research and Teaching.’ He has supervised 17 PhDs to completion,
published more than 150 articles, books and chapters and given more than 100 conference presentations,
many by invitation. His research interests include the psychology of unemployment, organisational stress
and animal learning. He is currently Associate Editor of the International Journal of Stress Management.
See ‘How not to complete a Ph.D’ and ‘The bad supervision guide’ on my homepage
The Dean of Graduate Studies (University position)
Professor Edgar (Ed) Carson took up the position of Dean of Graduate Studies in July
2003. He was previously Dean of Research in the Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences. His
research expertise is in the area of employment and labour market programs in Australia. He has particular
research interests in the area of disadvantaged job seekers, including mature age workers, young job seekers,
and long term unemployed. He has also undertaken research on more general aspects of social disadvantage
and social policy, including housing issues
Divisional research office
You’ll find the research office at Magill Campus in the Amy Wheaton Building. (It’s the modern building on
the northern side of the creek, next to Murray House pictured above.) Just go upstairs and through the glass
doors to Room H2-20. Julie White is there to take your leave and claim forms and to help with any queries.
Julie is part of your research community and an important part of your networking. Call in any time for
information or just to say hello. And a warning - when you come to hand in your thesis she’ll snap your
photo and add it to the students’ ‘wall of fame’ in the office.
Julie White
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Divisional Research Degrees Committee
The Divisional Research Degrees Committee ensures the effective management of procedures and
guidelines relating to research degrees offered by the Division in accordance with University policies.
For example, the Committee:
• monitors the submission and standard of research proposals, ethics protocols and annual progress
reports in relation to University and Division requirements, and identifies areas of improvement OR
need
• establishes processes for approval of research proposals
• manages the Divisional Research Degrees Management Plan and facilitates processes for its updating
and improvement
• monitors promotion and publication of research degree programs
• monitors program and course review for research degree programs
Note: There is a research student representative on this committee. For contact details please call Julie White
on 8302 4372 or email Julie.White@unisa.edu.au
Research Degrees Coordinators
Research Degrees Coordinators are in each School or, in the case of Education, in sections of the School.
They are the primary points of everyday contact for research degrees students. For example:
• they address issues related to supervision
• they set up the panels to review research proposals
• they carry out the student interviews at the time of the Review of Progress
• in conjunction with Supervisors they recommend thesis examiners
Research degrees support fund
The Statement of Resources for Higher Degree by Research students is currently being updated and
will be released in time for the 2006 uni-wide research degrees orientation in Feb 06.
The Division makes some funding available to research degree students for expenses related to their
research. Claims should be sent to Julie in the Divisional research office.
Currently, each semester, full time students can claim up to $200 and part time students $100 for research
related expenses. Allowable expenses will vary dependent upon your area of study, however, in general they
include photocopying, printing, stationary and materials required for exhibitions. All claims must include
valid receipts. Funding does not carry over years.
Travel fund
Up to $1200 reimbursement for expenses related to attendance and presentation of a paper at a national or
international conference is available during your candidature. Claims should be sent to Sam in the Divisional
research office. While you can access this funding in whole or in part at any time throughout your term of
candidature a maximum of $600 per claim is allowed for conferences attended within Australia. The full
$1200 can be claimed for attendance at an International conference. All claims must include proof of
registration and presentation at the conference (e.g. receipts and/or programs) and receipts related to
expenses being claimed such as airfares and accommodation.
Sick leave
Candidates are entitled to up to ten days sick leave in any one year of candidature and this may be accrued
over the tenure of the award. Scholarship holders may also receive additional paid sick leave of up to a total
of twelve weeks during their award for medically substantiated periods of illness lasting longer than ten
days. If this occurs, the tenure of the scholarship will be extended by that period.
Sick leave entitlements may also be extended to cover holders with family responsibilities caring for sick
children or relatives, subject to the usual UniSA requirements. For further information see:
http://www.unisa.edu.au/research/degrees/resources_currentstud/default.asp
Maternity leave
Once Australian Postgraduate Award and University of South Australia Postgraduate Research Award
holders have completed twelve months of their award, they are entitled to a maximum of twelve weeks paid
maternity leave during the tenure of the award. Periods of paid maternity leave are in addition to the normal
duration of the APA/USAPRA. APA/USAPRA holders who have not completed twelve months of their
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award may access unpaid maternity leave. Non scholarship candidates’ maternity leave is included in their
general leave entitlements.
Recreation leave
Candidates are entitled to up to twenty days recreation leave in any year of candidature and this may be
accrued.
Leave of absence
Leave may be taken for a maximum of six months at any one time.
The total period of the leave of absence accumulated in a given candidature will not normally exceed
twelve months. If the University Research Degrees Committee deems the circumstances to be exceptional, a
maximum total amount of leave of twenty four months may be granted. No further leave will be available
after a total of twenty four months leave has been granted. This applies to both full-time and part-time
candidates. A request for leave of absence should be made on the
appropriate form, which can be found at: http://www.unisa.edu.au/orc/resdeg/docs/leave.rtf
Employment
The primary role of full-time research degree students is to work on their research and complete their thesis
within the allocated period of candidature.
The University’s Research Degrees Committee recommends that full-time candidates undertake paid
employment for no more than eight hours per week or for a total of the equivalent of eight hours per week
over a twelve month period.
DIVISIONAL RESEARCH EDUCATION PROGRAM (REP)
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Dr Wendy Bastalich holds the position of Learning Adviser – Research Education
within the Flexible Learning Centre. She is located on Level 2 of the Playford Building at City East (next to
the main CAPR area. She is responsible for the program which is is provided by the Division of Education,
Arts and Social Sciences for its PhD, Professional Doctorates and Masters by Research candidates.
Information in the following section relates to the Divisional program. The timetable will be finalised in
February and distributed via email to all candidates. The REP’s aim is to assist candidates in developing and
refining their thesis proposal. In addition, it introduces candidates to the major support services which are
provided by the Division. The program also provides a forum in which candidates can discuss their progress
and concerns and review each other’s work.
Program for Commencing Research Degree Candidates
Candidates are required to attend sessions in the first year of their candidacy, usually over a six-month
period with meetings held fortnightly. The duration of sessions varies, but typically last for three hours and
are held in the evening. External candidates will be contacted by the Divisional research office or a
facilitator to arrange suitable times for teleconferences which cover the same topics, but in a less formal
way. Teleconference charges are borne by the Division, not the individual candidate. The REP is designed to
prepare you to write your research proposal, develop your methodology and work towards presenting a
paper at the Annual Postgraduate Research Forum. There will be opportunities to ask questions about the
research degree process, meet other research degree candidates and learn some strategies for surviving (and
enjoying) the process.
Program for Continuing Research Degree Candidates
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This program is for candidates whose thesis proposals have been approved and are under way with their
research. An exciting series of workshops has been planned. These will enable candidates to participate in
methodological discussions, ethical matters and learn about research tools such as SPSS and NuDIST.
Program for Completing Research Degree Candidates
The completing program is designed to assist candidates who are in the final stages of writing their theses.
This series of workshops will address topics such as thesis presentation, the examination experience and life
after completion.
Requirement to present a paper
All continuing research candidates are required to present on their research. This requirement should be met
by one or more of the following:
1. Conference presentation
You may choose to deliver a paper at an academic conference. If you would like assistance in planning
and presentation you can ask your Supervisor and compliment their assistance by coming along to the
Research Education Program.
2. Forum
Each year a Divisional Research Forum is held within the university. This is a full-scale conference and
is developing into a significant event in the academic research calendar, with lively academic debate
from visiting speakers, staff and candidates. In 2005 it will extend over two days – the evening of Friday
August 6 th and Saturday August 7th. If you have not presented a research paper at another venue or
teleconference you should do so at the Forum, although it is highly recommended that you present here
even if you have presented elsewhere. Talk to your Supervisor about it. You are required to submit
abstracts prior to the Forum. All research candidates and staff in the Division receive an invitation to
attend the Forum.
3. Topical seminars
Other seminars by staff members or visiting scholars will be publicised on the Divisional Research
Degrees website. Attendance at these presentations is optional but strongly encouraged.
CONTACTS
Division of EASS Librarians
City East and Magill
Academic Library services: Ann Luzeckyi 8302 4630
LBY-EASS-DivLibrarians@unisa.edu.au
Divisional research office:
Project Officer: Julie White 8302 4372 Julie.White@unisa.edu.au
School of Psychology Research Degree Coordinator:
Professor Tony Winefield 8302 2156 Tony.Winefield@unisa.edu.au
Research services:
Andrew Beveridge 8302 5069 Andrew.Beveridge@unisa.edu.au
Flexible Learning Centre Advisor - Research Education:
Wendy Bastalich 8302 2760 Wendy.Bastalich@unisa.edu.au
University wide Research Education Program:
Tori Hocking 8302 0158 Tori.Hocking@unisa.edu.au
Dean of Research Degrees:
Associate Professor Bruce Johnson 8302 4059 Bruce.Johnson@unisa.edu.au
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DOING A PHD IN PSYCHOLOGY
Minimum requirement
In order to enrol for a research degree in the School of Psychology (MSS or PhD) you need a good Honours
degree in Psychology, or the equivalent. You may enrol either as an internal or as an external candidate. You
may also enrol as a full time or a part time candidate. If you enrol as a full time candidate you are expected
to complete the MSS within 2 years and the PhD degree within 3 years. (If you enrol part-time, the
corresponding expectations are 4 years and 6 years).
Supervision
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All PhD Students are required to have a Principal Supervisor and an Associate Supervisor. Only those
members of the School who are listed on the University Research Register are available as Principal
Supervisors. They normally hold PhD degrees and have experience of successful research degree
supervision. Before you can be accepted by the School, you must find a Principal Supervisor who is willing
to act. You are encouraged to make contact with one or more of the people listed below in order to discuss
your research topic. Their research interests are listed and further information about their publications can be
obtained through relevant databases (such PsycINFO) via the Library.
RESOURCES FOR PHD CANDIDATES FOR 2005
Statement of Resources for Research Degree Candidates studying in Australia
Endorsed by Senior Management Group on 15th October 2003
Approved by Academic Board on 28 November 2003
Preamble
The University of South Australia has postgraduate research degree candidates studying full-time or
part-time, on-campus or externally in a range of locations around Australia.
Postgraduate research degree candidates (research candidates) at UniSA are expected to produce
work of a very high standard and require facilities of an equivalent standard with which to do this.
All research candidates should be able to work in areas that are free of discrimination on the basis
of age, gender, race, disability and sexuality; and which are free of sexual harassment.
Project specific resources
The University recognises that in order to complete their program of research, research candidates
may require specific equipment, laboratory or studio space and funds adequate for the prosecution
of the research program and the cost of consumables. These expenses may include travel expenses
arising from field work, experiments and data collection. These costs are to be considered by the
Supervisor and the Head of School prior to the commencement of study for the degree and
negotiated with the research student during the preparation and acceptance of the research
proposal.
The Head of School and Divisional Dean/Chair of Research Management Committee sign the
recommendation form to accept research candidates and in doing so are committing the area to
funding the proposed research program. Divisions/Institutes/Whyalla receive funding from the
University’s budget from funds received from the Department of Education, Science and Training’s
Research Training Scheme (RTS) and revenue from international student fees.
Should a change of proposal prove necessary, resources may be renegotiated between the research
candidate, the Supervisor and the Head of School.
The Head of School must aim to ensure the provision of the resources and assistance necessary for
the research candidate to complete the research project within the period of candidature.
In addition to project specific resources, the University will aim to provide the following basic
facilities that research students can expect while completing a University of South Australia higher
degree. Research Degree Coordinators can provide further explanation of the statement.
Definitions
'Access' means use of when needed for a candidate's research project work purposes. 'Dedicated'
wherever possible means sole access. However in some circumstances this will mean shared
facilities, preferably by not more than two research candidates.
Study facilities: on-campus
The University shall aim to provide on-campus research candidates with the following facilities
available 24 hours a day subject to safety requirements. Part time research candidates shall have pro
rata access to the same facilities as full-time students. Access to these facilities will be negotiated
with each candidate, taking into account their needs and preferred mode of study:
1. a dedicated ergonomic chair and desk
2. dedicated secure storage for research materials of at least 2 lockable filing cabinet drawers
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3. a dedicated personal computer, Microsoft Office software, email and internet access
4.work space that is secure and is in accordance with the University’s occupational health, safety
and welfare standards
5. a telephone for incoming and internal calls and outgoing local calls for research purposes
6. a photocopier and computer printing facilities
7. information technology support and departmental technical support
8. library facilities including Australian and overseas interlibrary loans, electronic journals where
possible and prompt access to liaison librarians and other staff. Schools should allocate sufficient
funds to meet the cost for at least ten national and four international/fast track/video library loans
per year of candidature for each full-time postgraduate research candidate (2002 fees are $8 for an
interlibrary loan in Australia and $18 for overseas/fast track/video). For part-time research
candidates, the allocation will be on a pro-rata basis
9. a Maintenance Allowance of at least $300 per annum for full-time research students ($150 per
annum for part-time research students) to cover expenses associated with inter-library loans in
excess of the above allowance, access to specialist online databases (eg patents), photocopying and
printing costs, postage, fax, phone calls, stationery, binding and other services required to produce
draft copies of the thesis
10. where research candidates do not hold scholarships, an allowance of $200 should be made
available for the production and binding of the final copy of the thesis
The allowances can be claimed on the appropriate form and receipts/explanation provided.
Unexpended maintenance allowance may be carried forward to future years
11. at least $800 should be available to each research candidate for the purpose of delivering
conference paper/s, preferably refereed, at conferences over the course of their candidature.
Consultation with the supervisor is required to determine the choice of conference.
Study facilities: off-campus
Where research candidates study off-campus in Australia, such that they relinquish access to study
facilities as described above, the University shall aim to provide them with:
1. Dial-up computer facilities, wherever possible, in their off-campus study location and
information technology support and departmental technical support for Dial-up
2. library facilities including Australian and overseas interlibrary loans, electronic journals where
possible and prompt communication with liaison librarians and other staff. Schools should allocate
sufficient funds to meet the cost for at least ten national and four international/fast track/video
library loans per year of candidature for each full-time postgraduate research candidate (2002 fees
are $8 for an interlibrary loan in Australia and $18 for overseas/fast track/video). For part-time
research candidates, the allocation will be on a pro-rata basis
3. a Maintenance Allowance of at least $500 per annum for full-time research students ($250 per
annum for part-time research candidates) to cover expenses associated with inter-library loans in
excess of the above allowance, access to specialist online databases (eg patents), Dial-up computing
access, photocopying and printing costs, postage, fax, phone calls, stationery, binding and other
services required to produce draft copies of the thesis
4. where research candidates do not hold scholarships, an allowance of $200 should be made
available for the production and binding of the final copy of the thesis
The allowances can be claimed on the appropriate form and receipts/explanation provided (to
follow). Unexpended maintenance allowance may be carried forward to future years
5. at least $800 should be available to each research candidate for the purpose of delivering
conference paper/s, preferably refereed, at conferences over the course of their candidature.
Consultation with the supervisor is required to determine the choice of conference
6. in addition, off-campus postgraduate candidates will meet face to face at least once per year with
their supervisor, either by their supervisor visiting them or by the University paying for the student
to visit their supervisor, and can expect to be in regular email and telephone contact about matters
relating to their research
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The amounts listed in this Statement are figures for 2003. These amounts will be reviewed
annually.
Please Note:
The resources listed above are only available to currently enrolled research candidates studying in
Australia. This does not include research candidates on leave.
ACADEMIC STAFF AVAILABLE AS PRINCIPAL SUPERVISORS
(listed on University Research Register)
Janet Bryan (City East, Ext 21186, Magill, Ext 24385)
• Personality change across the life-span
• The effects of writing narratives on psychological well-being
• Developmental criminology
• Cognitive change in adulthood
John Court (City East, Ext 21016)
• Rural health
• Raven’s progressive matrices
• Altered states of consciousness
• Ethics in counselling and psychological practice
• Cybercounselling
• Integration of Psychology and Theology
Andy Day (City East, Ext 21008)
• Offender rehabilitation
• Juvenile justice
• Indigenous psychology
• Process of change in therapy
Maureen Dollard (City East, Ext 22277)
• Methodological issues in work stress research
• Organisational approaches to stress management
• Workplace violence, bullying, anger
• Rural work psychology, stress in farmers, exposure to farm chemicals
• Stress in service professionals (clergy, human service, academics, students)
Jillian Dorrian (Magill)
• sleep deprivation, circadian rhythms and performance
• self-monitoring/self-awareness
• shiftwork, sleep loss and operational safety
Bernard Guerin (City East & Magill)
• Racial and religious discrimination
• Community and social psychology
• A particular interest in indigenous and ethnic communities
• The role of language in social behaviour
• Interventions in general as a topic
David Haynes (Magill, Ext 24340)
• Carl Jung's theory
• Personality topography
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Kevin Howells (City East)
• Criminal behaviour
• Anger and its management
• Violent and sexual offending
• Suicide and self-harm in prisons
• Cognitive therapy
Carla Litchfield (Magill, Ext 24597)
• Behavioural and cognitive enrichment for captive animals
• Behaviour, cognition and conservation of Great Apes
• Human-animal interactions (therapy, companion animals, working animals etc)
• Responsible wildlife tourism
• Applications of Ecological learning Theory
• Applications of principles of exploratory behaviour to enhance survival of captive animals destined
for reintroduction to the ‘wild’
Kurt Lushington (City East, Ext 22334)
• Sleep and arousal disorders
• Circadian rhythms and behaviour
• Domestic violence and child abuse
• Ebooks and ecounselling
• Cherished memories
Jack Metzer (City East, Ext 22275 and Magill Ext 24435)
• Experimental analyses of behaviour; behavioural correlates of reinforcement
• Occupational mental health and stress
• Expert evidence; offender profiling
• Survey research; questionnaire design methodology
• Psychology of Volunteer Behaviour
Nadine Pelling (City East, Ext 21092)
• Addiction
• Technology and internet use in Psychology and Counselling
• Supervision and the Development of Psychologists and Counsellors
• Counselling as a Profession
• Multiculturalism
Michael Proeve (City East, Ext 22450)
• Sexual offending and paraphilias
• Moral emotions: Shame, guilt, remorse, regret.
• Emotions in psychotherapy
• Bayesian approaches
• Mental disorders
• Forensic mental health.
Rob Ranzijn (Magill, Ext 24468)
• Life span development, especially in midlife and late life
• Psychological well-being and positive psychology
• Social gerontology
• Productive ageing and employment
• New directions in cognitive ageing
Michelle Tuckey (Magill, Ext 24325)
• Psychology and the law (including policing issues, eyewitness recall, juror
processing)
• Applied cognitive psychology (including metacognition, schemas)
• Organisational psychology (including positive and negative aspects of
wellbeing, feedback seeking)
Paul Whetham (City East, Ext 22329)
• Experiential learning and video feedback in the classroom and the community
• Ministers of religion, their roles and relationships
• Disadvantaged groups, service access and peer mentoring
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Tony Winefield (City East, Ext 22156)
• Psychological effects of unemployment
• Occupational stress
• Learned helplessness
• Animal learning
ACADEMIC STAFF AVAILABLE AS ASSOCIATE SUPERVISORS
(not listed on University Research Register)
The following members of the School are available to act as Associate Supervisors, in conjunction with your
Principal Supervisor. Your Associate Supervisor's research interests could be more closely related to your
research topic than those of your Principal Supervisor and consequently you may wish spend more time in
consultation with the former. This is not a problem so long as your Principal Supervisor is satisfied with the
progress and direction of your research. In addition to the people listed below, you may choose an Associate
Supervisor who is external to the School, or external to the University. Again, such an arrangement must be
acceptable to your Primary Supervisor, the RDC and the Head of School.
Cathy Balfour (Magill, Ext. 24661)
• Neuropsychology: hemispheric asymmetries, aphasia and apraxia
• Psychophysiology: human skill and performance
Stuart Byrne (City East, Ext 22470)
• Forensic psychology
• Behavioural disorders
• Emotional and behavioural disorders of children and young people
• Anxiety disorders, paranoia and depression
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Mark Cescato (City East, Ext 22446)
• The social construction of reality
• Preventative psychology
• Self-development and transpersonal psychology
• Clinical psychology, cognitive behaviour therapy
• Meditation and relaxation
• Human sexuality
Greg Ireland (City East, Ext 22468)
• Parent training and family support
• EEG biofeedback/neuro feedback and its application
• Chronic pain typologies and relationship to treatment and outcome
• Aspects of forensic psychology
Lyn Leaney (Magill, Ext 24484)
• Application of social psychology to health, environmental and legal issues
• Impact of media on attitude formation (real or imagined)
Josie Luscri (City East, Ext 22441)
• Social psychology of the law
• Forensic psychology
• Student learning strategies
• The athlete's self concept
Ilona Reid (City East, Ext 22339)
• Specialization in transpersonal counselling: individual and collective psychology
• Comparative study of the theory and practice of counselling and pychotherapy
Denise Skinner (City East, Ext 21478)
• Paediatric sleep disorders
• Health psychology and lifestyles issues
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THE WEEKLY SEMINAR PROGRAM
In 2005 the weekly seminars are held on Fridays during semester time from 12.10 pm to 1.00 pm in Room
P1-39 at City East. The seminar Convener is Janet Bryan (City East, Ext 21186). All PhD students are
expected to attend these seminars on a regular basis and are invited to present. In addition, the Department of
Psychology at the University of Adelaide holds weekly seminars on Thursdays from 12.15 to 1.00 pm in the
seminar room, Level 5, Hughes Building. The seminar convener is Dr Aspa Sarris. All staff and
postgraduate students are welcome to attend these seminars.
UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE FACILITIES AVAILABLE
The Barr Smith Library
UniSA staff and students have limited reciprocal borrowing rights at the Barr Smith Library and have walkin
access to its electronic data bases and electronic journals, some of which the UniSA library does not
subscribe to. For example, the Barr Smith subscribes to the electronic version of all APA journals. Also, the
Web of Science data base at the Barr Smith goes back to 1980, whereas at the UniSA library it only goes
back to 1993. The Psychology subject librarian at the Barr Smith is Maureen Bell (Ext 35214).
The University of Adelaide Club
Full membership of the University Club is available to all staff and postgraduate students at UniSA.
Moreover, the annual subscription for postgraduate students is a nominal $5 per year (formerly $95).
WHAT YOU ARE ENTITLED TO EXPECT FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR
Your (primary) supervisor is your mentor who should provide the best support, help, and advice of which
he/she is capable. Ideally you should be able to rely on your supervisor’s loyalty and willingness to back you
whenever needed. It is not uncommon for PhD graduates to maintain a lifelong professional association
and/or friendship with their supervisor. For example, former supervisors are often asked to be referees for
jobs or promotions.
Some important behaviours in supervisors
• Your supervisor should be approachable and accessible, either face to face, or via email/telephone.
• Your supervisor should give you prompt and constructive feedback on your written work.
• Your supervisor should offer good, sensible advice (although you must decide whether to take it).
• Your supervisor should never bully, harass, or belittle you.
• Your supervisor should never put his/her name on anything you publish unless he/she has made a
significant contribution to it and should always obtain your agreement in advance.
• No supervisor is an expert on everything. Your supervisor should encourage you to seek advice from
others who may be able to help you.
• Your supervisor should recognise and try to offer supervision that is appropriate for you. Some mature,
experienced students require little direct supervision. Others are more dependent and need more direction
and guidance.
Some important behaviours in PhD students
• You should provide motivation, energy and enthusiasm for your research project
• You should seek advice and feedback from your supervisor whenever you need it
• If your supervisor offers you good advice, take it.
• If your supervisor offers you silly advice, ignore it and seek advice from someone else.
• If you lack confidence or trust in your supervisor find another one
• Never conduct research before receiving approval from the University Ethics Committee
• Never falsify your results or plagiarise the work of others
The role of the Research Degrees Coordinator (RDC)
The main role of the RDC is to ensure that PhD students are progressing satisfactorily. Satisfactory progress
is likely to depend on relations between student and supervisor. The RDC should be approachable and
accessible for both students and supervisors. It is the role of the RDC to help resolve any issues that may be
causing problems in the student-supervisor relationship, or, if they cannot be resolved, to help find a
different supervisor.
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Research Degree Student Handbook 2006

Using the UniSA Library Facilities
Welcome to the University of South Australia Library
The Library provides resources, information and information literacy programs to support learning
and research programs in the University at City East, City West, Mawson Lakes, Magill and
Whyalla campuses. The strengths of each Library collection reflect the academic programs offered
at each campus. Staff and students of the University may use the Library at any campus.
Comprehensive and current information on the library’s services (opening hours, telephone
numbers etc), resources and how to access these is available from the Library’s home page at
http://www.library.unisa.edu.au/libhome.htm
Postgraduate students
Postgraduate students may make an appointment to see a Librarian by visiting the Ask Desk at any
of the campus libraries. Or contact the EASS Academic Library Services Team by email at lbyeass-divlibrarians@unisa.edu.au.
We also run training sessions which can be booked via the
Strategies for successful research: finding and managing information (SSR) web pages at
www.library.unisa.edu.au/research/ssr/default.asp.
Ask the Library
If you need help with accessing or using the Library’s resources or services consult the Self Help Guide or
contact the Ask a Librarian Service. See: www.library.unisa.edu.au/help/. Or you may go to the Ask Desk if
you prefer to visit.
Delivery services for off-campus students
All off-campus students can obtain loans and documents through the Flexible Information Service (FIS).
You can contact FIS as follows:
Phone:
1300 137 659 (cost of a local call from anywhere in
Australia. Messages can be left after hours)
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Email:
Ask a Librarian:
FIS website:
dels@unisa.edu.au
www.library.unisa.edu.au/help
www.library.unisa.edu.au/fds/
Library Services for Students with Disabilities
The University Library strives to provide students with disabilities full access to its resources and services.
Each Library at the metropolitan campuses of the University of South Australia have an Adaptive
Technology Suite. These are designed to provide equitable access to computing facilities for students with
disabilities who cannot access existing computing labs and pools.
Adaptive Technology Suites are available for use by students registered with the Disability Service at
Learning Connection. If you are a student registered to use adaptive technology then your details will have
been forwarded to the Library on your campus and to the Information Strategy and Technology Services
(ISTS).
For more information please refer to the Library website at
http://www.library.unisa.edu.au/services/studentsupport/libdisab.asp
A final word: Completing a PhD should be seen as a form of research training. The most important quality
is persistence. Very few holders of PhDs are geniuses (whatever they might like you to believe).
Research Degree Student Handbook 2006