Availabilities:
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 2 | Session 2 |
Unit aim
Represents the second stage of the research project commenced in the unit Planning Thesis I. This stage involves conducting the investigation into the formulated project, and documenting the results and conclusions in a thesis. It introduces students to the nature of research and assesses their ability to undertake research and present the results in both written and oral formats.
Unit content
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
Learning outcomes and graduate attributes
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | GA1 | GA2 | GA3 | GA4 | GA5 | GA6 | GA7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | use information and methodologies developed in Planning Thesis I in the development of a project. | Knowledge of a discipline | ||||||
| 2 | conduct a research project in a manner that produces acceptable research outcomes, with appropriate project design, integration and management concepts. | Knowledge of a discipline | ||||||
| 3 | implement a developed research plan, modifying the plan as required with interim research results, and consistent with the time and resources available. | Knowledge of a discipline | Lifelong learning | |||||
| 4 | assemble, critically analyse and evaluate research results. | Intellectual rigour | Knowledge of a discipline | |||||
| 5 | communicate research project outcomes in a written report as well as verbally to audiences at different levels and backgrounds. | Knowledge of a discipline | Communication and social skills | |||||
Prescribed texts
Session 2
- No prescribed texts.
Teaching and assessment
Lismore
| Teaching method |
| Lecture on-site 2 hours (2 weeks) |
| Supervision 1 hour (6 weeks) |
| Assessment | |
| Presentation | 20% |
| Thesis | 80% |
Fee information
Domestic
Commonwealth Supported courses
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Commencing 2019 Commonwealth Supported only. Student contribution band: 2
Fee paying courses
For POSTGRADUATE or UNDERGRADUATE full fee paying courses please check Domestic Postgraduate Fees OR Domestic Undergraduate Fees
International
Please check the international course and fee list to determine the relevant fees.