EXR797 - Research Paper Part B

Unit details

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Offering information:

* Trimester 3 subject to the availability of appropriate supervisors and in consultation with the Unit Chair.

Enrolment modes:(X)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value: 0.125
Unit chair:L Harrison
Prerequisite:

Normally students are required to have successfully completed at least two credit points of coursework units at masters level offered by the School of Education, and successfully completed EXR780 and EXR790 with a WAM of 70% or higher. (or equivalents approved by the Unit Chair) and if required referred to the Unit Chair.

Note:

Research Paper Part A and Part B may be available to complete within the same trimester, but only after consultation with the course coordinator.

Content

In this unit, students continue the tasks commenced in EXR796 Research Paper Part A.
There is no prepared content in this unit. It is a research unit in which students, in consultation with an appointed supervisor, carry out research tasks to develop new knowledge (content) themselves. From time to time, supervisors will provide students with appropriate readings to support their research. Supervisors are appointed by the Masters research paper coordinator in consultation with the student and the Chair of EXR791 Education Research Proposal.

Assessment

Assessment for the overall Research Paper comprising both EXR796 and EXR797 is a research report of 12000 - 15000 words (100%) applicable at completion of EXR797 Research Paper Part B. 

Research papers will normally be assessed by one examiner. These examiners will normally be appointed from amongst School of Education academic staff, excluding the supervisor. The relevant Masters research paper coordinator will appoint the examiner upon advice from the supervisor. Through the supervisor, students may request that a particular examiner not be appointed, to ensure that an appropriate examiner is available.

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Student Contribution Rate***Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$706$565$565$1872$2394

* 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
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.