ALX720 - Minor Research Project

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:(X)
Credit point(s):2
EFTSL value: 0.250
Unit chair:

V Murray

Prerequisite:

Students planning to take this unit in Media and Communication, Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations or Professional Writing should seek advice from the unit chair as you may be required to complete ALR732 Research Methods for Contemporary Society (Stream B) prior to enrolling in this unit.

Note:

Students wishing to undertake these units need to have a distinction average across at least two units in the area of study they wish to research. Enrolment in these units cannot take place until students have submitted an approved proposal to the Unit Chair, who will allocate a supervisor.

 

Students wishing to submit film production proposals as research projects must have successfully completed ACC707 and ACM713 or equivalent undergraduate units.


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Content

This unit enables students to undertake a two credit point research project on a topic of their choice negotiated with their supervisor.

Students will determine the content of their Minor Research Projects through negotiation and consultation with their supervisors. Projects may involve creative projects combined with an exegesis, or may constitute a 9000 - 10000 word report which is based on primary and secondary sources. They may also draw on fieldwork or other data and will involve theoretical, interpretative and analytical work.

Assessment

The only assessable item is the Minor Research Project of 9000 - 10000 words. At the beginning of the unit students will be expected to prepare an outline of their project, identifying aims, approach, organization and primary and secondary texts. This outline is a hurdle requirement.

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Student Contribution Rate***Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$1360$1360$1360$4532$5344

* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
**** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005
***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.