Subject Database

Subject Code:	DST5RWD
Subject Short Title:	RESEARCH AND WRITING IN DEVELOPMENT
Credit Points:	15
Special Conditions:	Enrolment in the Master of International Development (AMID/AMIDH) or coordinators approval
Subject Description:	This subject provides qualified students the opportunity to conduct applied research on an approved topic within the broad field of International Development. Students are expected to undertake independent research, with the assistance of a supervisor, which will lead to the production of a 4-5000 word research report presented in a professional writing format relevant to their objectives, such as a Briefing Paper or Project Proposal. The activity may be taken in conjunction with a volunteer or paid position within a development agency. This subject will be taught by Tom Bamforth of Australian Red Cross.
Work Experience Indicator:	Student is not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
one 4,000 word research report	100

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	The Reporting Skills and Professional Writing Handbook	Kendrick, N 2008	ELD: London.

Subject Coordinator: Mr Chris Roche

Class Requirement
CITY
	Week 28-29, Day. Mr Chris Roche (C.Roche@latrobe.edu.au)
		One 6-hour Block Mode on weekends during the day from week 28 to week 29 and delivered via face-to-face.