Publishing and Communications Thesis

Subject 106-531 (2009)

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Credit Points: 37.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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: Regular supervision across two concurrent semesters
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Admission to the second year of the Master of Arts (Editing and Communications).
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 Mark Davis

Contact

Mark Davis
davismr@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: A research topic selected in consultation with the supervisor.
Objectives:
  • be able to mount a sustained scholarly argument;
  • have become familiar with the research and theoretical literature in their chosen field;
  • have developed a capacity for engaging with and synthesising critical and analytical debates;
  • be able to devise and test new research methods as required.
Assessment: A thesis of 12 000 words 100% (due at the end of the second semester of study).
Prescribed Texts:
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • be able to conceptualise and execute a substantial original research project;
  • be able to interact productively with a supervisor when reviewing drafts;
  • be able to display a high level of writing skills;
  • be able to consolidate their skills in research and scholarly citation;
  • be able to plan and manage their time and research resources over an extended project.
Related Course(s): Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing
Master of Publishing and Communications

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