HPS766 - Research Thesis A

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Tim Silk
Cohort rule:This unit is only available to students enrolled in H750
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

Students are expected to attend regular meetings with their academic supervisor, either in person or online.

Content

Each student will select a research topic which will be supervised by staff (and possibly co-supervised by a practitioner). To assist topic selection, students will be provided with a list of staff research areas. Each student will complete and submit a 3000 word research proposal relevant to the topic. Students will present this proposal to a meeting of students and staff to obtain feedback about the proposal. Students should then complete an application form for ethics approval.

ULO

These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can:

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

ULO1

Formulate viable and relevant research questions.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management

ULO2

Systematically identify, acquire and review the primary literature on a particular topic.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management

ULO3

In relation to the identified literature, be able to:

  • Relate theory and concepts to evidence in a systematic way
  • Critically evaluate the quality of the evidence, and
  • Draw appropriate conclusions based on the evidence

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management

ULO4

Acknowledge and respect the work and intellectual property rights of others through appropriate citations in oral and written communication.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management
GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO5

Communicate clearly, effectively and scientifically.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management
GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO6

Adhere to approved presentation guidelines.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO6: Self-management

Assessment

Trimester 2:
Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Written Systematic Review 1000 words Pass/Fail
  • Mid-Trimester
Assessment 2: Written Research Proposal 2000 words Pass/Fail
  • End of Trimester

This unit is an ungraded pass/ungraded fail only. All assessments must be passed in order for the unit to be passed.

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.

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