MUP Research Project 1(Masters)#

Subject 702-697 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
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
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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
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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: Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Admission in to the Master of Urban Planning
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

Prof Richard Hugh Tomlinson
Subject Overview:

The subject introduces students in the Faculty of Architecture, Building & Planning to the skills necessary to conduct rigorous and original research and effectively communicate their research findings in a clear and systematic manner. The subject concentrates on the preliminary stages of thesis writing:

  • selecting and refining a research topic
  • developing appropriate research questions/hypotheses
  • selecting and using appropriate research methods
Objectives:
  • Design an appropriate research program for their research Project
  • Propose a research topic and survey the relevant literature
  • Demonstrate an understanding of various research approaches and paradigms and methods of data collection and analysis
Assessment: This subject is marked on a Pass/Fail only basis.

Submission of research proposal (5,000 words) 80% - due last week of semester.

Oral presentation based upon research proposals 20% - due last week of semester.

A pass must be attained in both the research proposal and the oral presentation in order to pass the subject overall.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Ability to seek out, retrieve and evaluate complex information
  • Appreciation and implementation of the ethics associated with knowledge creation and usage
  • Creative thinking and problem identification
Related Course(s): Master of Urban Planning

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