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Unit Weighting
9 cps
Type of Unit
Generic (Teaching)
Prerequisites
36 credit points in any discipline
Academic Staff
TBA
Curriculum Objectives
This graduate course unit introduces students to the procedures and skills required to research a topic, critically evaluate research materials, organise information, and prepare a research proposal. It is a prerequisite for X9692 Research Project, X9696 Research Essay, and X8598 Honours Thesis but may be taken by any qualified student. It focuses on the research, organisation, ethical issues, and writing skills that the student will need to prepare an acceptable research essay or thesis. Applicants for SCD research degree programs are required to have completed this unit at distinction level or demonstrate equivalence in achievement.
Content
Assessment Profile
Research proposals (including ethical considerations where relevant) and bibliographies related to enrolment in X9696 Research Essay and X8598 Honours Thesis must be assessed by a marker appointed by the SCD Research Committee that must be given two months’ notice of the intended date of submission for assessment. The marker will also advise the student on any further action concerning ethical issues.