HPS787 - Research Thesis C
Unit details
Year: | 2024 unit information |
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Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong) |
Credit point(s): | 2 |
EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Nicki Dowling |
Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H750 |
Prerequisite: | HPS767 |
Corequisite: | Nil |
Incompatible with: | HPS729 |
Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 300 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
This is the last of the three research thesis units (HPS766, HPS767 and HPS787). During this unit students are expected to submit a written empirical report (maximum 6000 words).
ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | |
ULO1 | Analyse and interpret research data using appropriate data analysis methods. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO2 | Present statistical information in an accurate, clear and effective manner. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO3 | Present the results of research in the form of a scholarly journal article. Demonstrate the following skills in the task:
| GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO4 | Acknowledge the work and intellectual property rights of others through appropriate citation and use of copyright- protected tests. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO5 | Communicate clearly, effectively and scientifically. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO6 | Adhere to approved written presentation guidelines. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
Trimester 2:Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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Assessment 1: Research thesis | 6000 words |
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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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