MINOR THESIS
GER5THB
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students conduct and report on an original research project that addresses a significant research issue. Under supervision, students are required to conduct a planned study, select and conduct appropriate analysis and write a thesis of 15,000 words. Enrolment is through GER5THA, GER5THB, GER5THC and GER5THD (each 15 credit points). The Minor Thesis is supported by a research supervisor from The Lincoln Centre for Research on Ageing and by attendance at a series of Minor Thesis Workshops.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Angela Herd
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Formulate a research question that addresses a significant issue in the area of ageing or aged care
- Activities:
- develop research question in consultation with supervisor
02. Develop your study's research design and methodology appropriate to addressing the research question
- Activities:
- complete research proposal with supervision
03. Apply ethical principles, statements and codes required for human research in Australia to your research project
- Activities:
- complete ethics application and secure approval
04. Critically and systematically integrate knowledge in the areas relevant to the research issue
- Activities:
- review the relevant literature
05. Collect and critically analyse data
- Activities:
- collect and analyse data
06. Present, interpret and support the study findings
- Activities:
- write and complete the thesis
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Angela Herd
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 3.0 hours supervisor consultation per week and delivered via blended.
"Equivalent to 39 hours class contact."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 15,000-word thesis | By the end of the student's candidature he or she will have submitted a 15,000 word thesis. The thesis is assessed by two examiners, one of whom is external to the University. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |