This unit of study is designed to provide students with experience in planning, conducting and reporting a research project. The broad aim is to promote the development of the student as an independent researcher. The area of content is expected to reflect the student's and thesis supervisor's area of research interest. Students design and carry out an independent investigation and report their findings in a thesis. The thesis is a compulsory component completed over two semesters via enrolment in this unit of study and APH4012 Research Thesis.
Unit details
Prerequisites
APH4012 - Research Thesis
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Gather and analyse data using relevant quantitative or qualitative techniques; | ||
| 2. | Report and critically discuss the findings in the context of the literature review; | ||
| 3. | Critically evaluate the research methodology and findings; and | ||
| 4. | Present the research in a formal thesis or research report which presents a clear exposition of theory, findings and conclusions drawn from research undertaken. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Thesis | Independent research (Research thesis of approximately 10,000 to 12,000 words) | 100% |
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