MINOR RESEARCH THESIS

HLT4MRT

2014

Credit points: 60

Subject outline

In this subject you will build on prior learning in research subjects to independently conduct a project related to your chosen area, of health or social sciences, and critically analyse and report the outcomes of the project in a format equivalent to an honours thesis, and of a suitable standard for academic publication. The skills and capabilities gained in this subject include independent thinking, critical evaluation of literature, time management, oral communication and academic writing. This subject will prepare you for designing and conducting independent research, either in the workplace, or as part of a higher degree by research.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Credit points: 60

Subject Co-ordinator: Meg Morris

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

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

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Meg Morris

Class requirements

Independent Research
One 2.0 hours independent research per week and delivered via face-to-face.
"Two hourly consultation with supervisor each week and participation in Departmental research activities and seminars."

Seminar
One 7.0 hours seminar per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Oral presentations."

WorkShop
One 4.0 hours workshop per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 4-hour workshop for orientation and briefing."

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%
One 10,000 to 12,000-word thesis.		60
One 15-minute oral presentation (equiv to 1,000 words).	With five minutes for questions and discussion.	15
One 15-minute oral presentation of project findings, implications & future directions.	Plus five minutes for questions and discussion.	15
Written feedback on presentations by other students (total of 1,000 words).		10

Melbourne, 2014, All Year, Day