MASTERS RESEARCH THESIS/PROJECT
HUM5RE1
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides students enrolled in all HUSS postgraduate courses an option to complete a research project in an area that they identify as being of interest to them. The project will be designed in close collaboration with the Director of their Course to fit their interests and the course requirements. Students should contact their Course Director to discuss their options. Students must complete a supervised 4,500 -6,500 word report. This may be a commencing project proposal/literature review etc for a larger research thesis to be completed in HUM5RE2, HUM5RE3 or HUM5RE4). Topics require approval by the Course Director and are dependent on the availability of appropriate supervisors.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Daniel Bray
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Enrolment in HUSS Masters Degree. Students must receive Course Coordinator's approval before enrolling.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Write focused, sustained and clear arguments supported by a depth and breadth of literature appropriate for professional and academic contexts.
- Activities:
- Writing, editing, redrafting and presenting an extended polished academic argument. Responding to feedback in the process of producing the thesis.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Recognise and consider the complexity of problems within an appropriate conceptual framework.
- Activities:
- Writing, editing, redrafting and presenting an extended polished academic argument. Responding to feedback in the process of producing the thesis.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Construct a creative and insightful approach to disciplinary problems that is consistent with knowledge creation.
- Activities:
- Writing, editing, redrafting and presenting an extended polished academic argument. Responding to feedback in the process of producing the thesis.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Critically review and apply advanced research methodologies.
- Activities:
- Participate in workshops by library for advanced research skills, use of online data bases and internet research skills, etc
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Daniel Bray
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 4,500 - 6,000 word report | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Daniel Bray
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 4,500 - 6,000 word report | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Bendigo, 2019, Winter semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Daniel Bray
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 27 - 28
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 4,500 - 6,000 word report | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Bendigo, 2019, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Daniel Bray
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 45
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 4,500 - 6,000 word report | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Daniel Bray
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 4,500 - 6,000 word report | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Daniel Bray
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 4,500 - 6,000 word report | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Winter semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Daniel Bray
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 27 - 28
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 4,500 - 6,000 word report | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Daniel Bray
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 45
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 4,500 - 6,000 word report | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |