Shorter Thesis - Applied Linguistics

This subject is not offered in 2008.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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A thesis of 20,000 - 22,000 words on an approved research project.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• gain an advanced knowledge of research skills and appropriate techniques such as research design, data collection, data analysis and presentation of results;
• demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of their research;
• present the results of their research in publishable form or work towards incorporating their findings in further research;
• demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to research ethics or code of practice.