Research Project B
Subject 705-656 (2008)
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| Credit Points: | 25.000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Level: | Graduate/Postgraduate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
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| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: Twenty hours per week of independent work i which a research project is undertaken and a written report prepared under the supervision of an assigned supervisor Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | 705-666 Research Methods or approval of the Co-ordinator | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
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To be advised| Subject Overview: | Students undertake a research project over the semester, thereby gaining experience in posing research questions, searching the literature and in using basic research methods for collecting and analysing data and in presenting the results in a competently written research project report. Regular meetings will be held with the supervisor during the semester for gaining advice on the study topic and technical matters. Material prepared in the Research Methods subject (705-444 or 666) is expected to form an integral part of the final research report. |
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| Assessment: | A 15,000 word research project report. This comprises the 5000 words of assignments (including literature review) produced for Research Methods (705-666). Students must also orally present their projects in mid-semester. Although this mid-year seminar is not assessed, the report will not be accepted for examination unless a presentation has been made. Appropriate examiner(s) other than the supervisor examine the final research report. |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Recommended Texts: | Information Not Available |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities: |
| Related Course(s): |
Master of Architecture(by Coursework) Master of Construction Management Master of Landscape Architecture (Coursework) Master of Planning and Design (Coursework) Master of Property Master of Property and Construction (by coursework) |
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