HSH402 - Honours Research Project

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:Semester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):4
EFTSL value:0.500
Unit Chair:Semester 2: Julie Abimanyi-Ochom
Cohort rule:

Only available to students enrolled in Faculty of Health Honours courses

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: HSE402
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 600 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.

Content

The range of topics is diverse. Students will be required to select a topic and undertake original research on this topic with the guidance of a supervisor.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Collect, analyse and synthesise a body of research data into a comprehensive thesis.

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO2

Further develop discipline-specific knowledge and critical thinking, which is demonstrated in their final thesis and draft publication.

GLO3: Digital literacy

ULO3

Develop and write a comprehensive thesis and a draft publication.

GLO6: Self-management

ULO4

Deliver an oral presentation on their research project, findings and conclusions.

GLO2: Communication

Assessment

Semester 2:

 

Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Final oral presentation   10%
  • Week 11
Assessment 2: Thesis 12,000 words 70%
  • End-of-unit assessment period
Assessment 3: Draft publication   20%
  • End-of-unit assessment period

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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