Research Project

Subject EDUC90057 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

March, Parkville - 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: Individual supervision sessions, as negotiated. It is expected that student time commitment for the subject will be at least 120 hours
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Raymond Misson

Contact

Education Student Centre
Subject Overview: An individually-negotiated research project based on the student's professional work, the subject will provide experience in defining a research problem, undertaking a literature review, designing an appropriate methodology, conducting the investigation, analysing the data, and reporting the results.
Objectives: On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
  • understand the process of undertaking a research project;
  • develop applied research skills;
  • conduct a constructively critical literature review;
  • be able to investigate systematically a matter of concern in their workplace; and
  • be able to write a clear and coherent report on their research.
Assessment: A research report of approximately 4,000 words (100%), due week 14.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Master of English as an International Language

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