edu5mta minor thesis a

MINOR THESIS A

EDU5MTA

2015

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

Candidates conduct a research program and write a thesis of 15,000 to 20,000 words which investigates a specific problem or area. The thesis should demonstrate the student's ability to conduct a systematic research project which shows an awareness of a limited body of literature and control of an appropriate research methodology. It should reveal a critical approach to the relevant field and the methodology used. A minor thesis may be conceptual, empirical or exploratory in its approach. The content and methodology of the thesis must be negotiated with and approved by a supervisor. Candidates should begin the process of finding a supervisor in the semester before their minor thesis enrolment commences. Guidelines can be obtained from the Higher Degrees (Research) Administrator in the Faculty of Education or School of enrolment. Candidates are not normally permitted to enrol in more than 60 credit points of minor thesis work during candidature.

SchoolSchool of Education

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorHoward Nicholas

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites EDU5RME

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions This subject is available only to students undertaking a Masters by coursework with thesis. This subject represents half of a minor thesis.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Candidates should demonstrate advanced understanding of key theories, research and methodological investigations into specified research topic in specific research field and research ethics

Activities:
Literature review and methodological understanding of specified research topic relating to specified research problem, conduct of research, and / or specific ethics application to conduct research inquiry

02. Candidates should demonstrate high level organisational and communication skills

Activities:
Drafting of thesis plan according to disciplinary requirements, thesis presentation and research ethics

03. Candidates should demonstrate advanced understanding of key arguments, perspectives and gaps in research relating to specific research topic

Activities:
Regular consultations with supervisor and response to feedback and on progress

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Keeffe

Class requirements

Supervisor Consultation
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week and delivered via face-to-face.
"Candidates attend regular supervision sessions by arrangement with the supervisor."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 10,000-15,000 written thesis10001, 02, 03

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Keeffe

Class requirements

Supervisor Consultation
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week and delivered via face-to-face.
"Candidates attend regular supervision sessions by arrangement with the supervisor."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 10,000-15,000 written thesis10001, 02, 03

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Burston

Class requirements

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation every four weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Candidates attend regular supervision sessions by arrangement with the supervisor."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 10,000-15,000 written thesis10001, 02, 03

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Burston

Class requirements

Supervisor Consultation
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation every four weeks on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 10,000-15,000 written thesis10001, 02, 03