ACX4018 · Honours research thesis

Overview

You will conduct a critical review of the literature relevant to your study; derive appropriate hypotheses for testing; devise an empirical test of the hypotheses showing regard to practical problems of conducting research, ethical considerations, and principles of scientific method; conduct a planned study and manage any problems arising in the data collection; select and conduct an appropriate analysis of the data; and write a report on the project, showing due regard to relevant stylistic conventions.

Offerings

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Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. implement a research proposal
2. recognise practical problems of conducting scientific research and propose solutions
3. complete a research dissertation
4. develop the ability to conduct and manage a planned study
5. apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills in individual and/or group activities dealing with a research dissertation.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 576 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

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