Research Design 1

Subject DENT90031 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

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

This subject is not offered in 2014.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One 1-hour lecture each week plus three hours of non-contact private study each week.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
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Contact

POSTGRADUATE ADMINISTRATOR Tel: +61 3 9341 1507 Email: khanson@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject, currently subtitled "Tools for Research, Writing and Publishing", introduces students to critical analysis of literature, planning a research protocol and writing a thesis. This subject is intended to assist students to develop the necessary analytical and writing skills that are needed for thesis preparation and publication. Assessment consists of one written assignment per semester, each worth 50% of the final mark for the course. The assignments are open-book in style, and address current issues in information collection, critical analysis of current literature and research design.

Learning Outcomes:

This subject is intended to assist students to develop the necessary analytical and writing skills that are needed for thesis preparation and publication.

Assessment:

Assessment consists of one written assignment worth 100% of the final mark for the subject. The assignment is open-book in style, and addresses current issues in information collection, critical analysis of current literature and research design.

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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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