MINOR RESEARCH THESIS

HLT4MRT

2016

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.

School: School of Allied Health

Credit points: 60

Subject Co-ordinator: Karl Landorf

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

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Able to design and implement a project in a timely manner, focusing on a research question or inquiry.

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02. Able to orally communicate the background, methodology, justification and outcomes of a project.

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03. Able to critically analyse and evaluate information to produce a comprehensive communication of a research project or enquiry (eg. thesis, systematic review, critical discourse analysis), equivalent to an honours thesis and of a suitable standard for academic publication.

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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Karl Landorf

Class requirements

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

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

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."

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
One 10,000 to 12,000-word thesis.		50	01, 02, 03
One 30-minute oral presentation (equiv to 1,500 words).	With five minutes for questions and discussion.	10	01, 02
One 30-minute oral presentation of project findings, implications & future directions (1,500 words).	Plus five minutes for questions and discussion.	10	01, 02, 03
Written research proposal; literature review; project methodology justification (up to 6000 words)		30	01, 02

Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day