RESEARCH AND WRITING IN DEVELOPMENT
DST5RWD
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
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.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Chris Roche
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: Enrolment in the Master of International Development (AMID/AMIDH) or coordinators approval
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The Reporting Skills and Professional Writing Handbook | Prescribed | Kendrick, N 2008 | ELD: LONDON. |