MUD Research Project

This subject is not offered in 2012.

Admission to the Master of Urban Design.

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This subject was formerly called Research Project E (Masters).

Students will plan and carry out an independent research project on a topic of relevance to their degree course. The project will involve a critical review of the relevant literature, setting the objectives of the study, selecting an appropriate theoretical framework and research method, specifying the research questions, collecting and analysing data, and reporting results in a coherent document. Students must enrol in this subject twice for a total of 25 points over two consecutive semesters as it comprises one half of a full-year research project.

*Note: This subject is a 25-point subject. Students must enrol in this subject twice over two consecutive semesters.

At the conclusion of this subject students will be able to:

• Identify and develop an appropriate research topic and refine research questions and hypotheses
• Critically analyse the literature in this field
• Identify and apply appropriate research methods
• Synthesise and communicate research findings in both written and graphic format.

A literature review (due at the end of the first semester of enrolment - hurdle requirement only, not graded).

A minor thesis of not more than 10,000 words - 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of the subject students will have developed a capacity for critical research and analysis on a topic relevant to their course of study.

Students will gain the following skills:

• Competent use of the library and other information sources
• Critical thinking through analysis of recommended reading, essay writing, and by gauging the strength of an argument
• Time management and work planning

• Skill in attention to detail through essay preparation and writing