Thesis Proposal

Subject 513-902 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 3 month candidature, minimum of 60 hours, throughout semester and consultations with supervisors as appropriate.
Total Time Commitment: Students are expected to devote a minimum of 60 hours to this subject.
Prerequisites: 513-660 Graduate Research Methods or equivalent, 513-903 Thesis Design
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Clarissa Martin
Subject Overview: This subject enables students to develop in consultation with their supervisors a research proposal specific to their thesis topic. This will include methodology and ethics approval preparation. On completion of the proposal, students are expected to defend the proposal in a specially convened seminar program.
Assessment: Research proposal - 4,000 words limit (70%), Defence of proposal (30%).
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts:
  • American Psychological Association (APA) Pocket Style Book. APA: New York
  • Foster J, Barkus E, Yavorsky C. 2006. Understanding and using advanced statistics. Sage, London
  • Jekel JF, Katz DL, Elmore JG, Wild DMG. 2007. Epidemiology, biostatistics and preventative medicine. 3rd ed. Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia
  • Rugg G & Petre M. 2007. A gentle guide to research methods. McGraw Hill, New York
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject students will be able to demonstrate:

  • The ability to select a thesis topic in consultation with a research supervisor
  • An ability to apply research method and design principles in developing a research protocol
  • The ability to present a research proposal to a forum consisting of members of the academic staff and peers.

On completion of this subject, students will be able to demonstrate the following generic skills:

  • Skills in written scientific communication
  • Skills in oral communication and presentation
  • A respect for truth and intellectual integrity and for the ethics of research and scholarship
  • An ability to critically analyse published research
Links to further information: http://www.physioth.unimelb.edu.au/programs/pgrad/index.html
Related Course(s): Doctor of Clinical Physiotherapy (Coursework)

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