pla5mta research internship a
RESEARCH INTERNSHIP A
PLA5MTA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Candidates conduct a research program and write a thesis of 15,000 words, completed over two semesters, 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 Department of Arts.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKatharine McKinnon
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites This subject is available only to students undertaking the Planning Masters by coursework with thesis.
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.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Construct and Design a research proposal based on selected topic
- Activities:
- Seminar, presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
02. Provide an extensive analysis and critique of literature relevant to their chosen topic
- Activities:
- Seminar, independent research piece
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
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