ECC5582 · Economics research project S2

Overview

You will have the opportunity to choose a topic of your preference for conducting original research under the guidance of a research supervisor. Throughout the semester, your journey will encompass engaging in research workshops, formulating and presenting your research plan both in written and oral formats, actively conducting research, delivering a conclusive presentation of your research findings, submitting your final research paper, and actively participating in discussions centered around fellow students' presentations.

Offerings

Assessment

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

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. gain the necessary analytical, communication, creative, critical thinking, and technical research skills and apply them to ask and answer a research question that has significant theoretical or policy implications
2. demonstrate the ability to analyse, comment, evaluate, discuss, and communicate research outcomes in written and oral form in a professional manner
3. demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with high level personal autonomy and accountability.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 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.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.