MINOR THESIS
GER5THA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students conduct and report on an original research project that addresses a significant research issue. Under supervision, students are required to conduct a planned study, select and conduct appropriate analysis and write a thesis of 15,000 words. Enrolment is through GER5THA (Semester 1), GER5THB (Semester 2), GER5THC (Semester 1) and GER5THD (Semester 2) (each 15 credit points). The Minor Thesis is supported by a research supervisor from The Lincoln Centre for Research on Ageing and by attendance at a series of training workshops.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAngela Herd
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Formulate a research question that addresses a significant issue in the area of ageing or aged care
- Activities:
- develop research question in consultation with supervisor
02. Develop your study's research design and methodology appropriate to addressing the research question
- Activities:
- complete research proposal with supervision
03. Apply ethical principles, statements and codes required for human research in Australia to your research project
- Activities:
- complete ethics application and secure approval
04. Critically and systematically integrate knowledge in the areas relevant to the research issue
- Activities:
- review the relevant literature
05. Collect and critically analyse data
- Activities:
- collect and analyse data
06. Present, interpret and support the study findings
- Activities:
- write and complete the thesis
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela Herd
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
Twelve 3.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period
and delivered via blended.
"Equivalent to 39 hours class contact."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 15,000-word thesis | By the end of the student's candidature he or she will have submitted a 15,000 word thesis. The thesis is assessed by two examiners, one or two of whom are external to the University | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |