MSD Research Project Short (12.5 Points)

Subject ABPL90066 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

January, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 31-Dec-2015 to 26-Feb-2016
Assessment Period End 26-Feb-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Jan-2016
Census Date 15-Jan-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 05-Feb-2016

February, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 08-Feb-2016 to 28-Feb-2016
Assessment Period End 21-Mar-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 12-Feb-2016
Census Date 19-Feb-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 04-Mar-2016

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Independent study; regular meetings with a supervisor. Student is responsible for negotiating a supervisor within the first two weeks of semester, and for arranging supervisory meetings.
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours
Prerequisites:

Entry into the Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage or the Master of Design (Urban Design)

OR

Completion of:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects:

ABPL90066 Research Project A
Core Participation Requirements:

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Contact


The Eastern Precinct (building 138)
(between Doug McDonell building and Eastern Resource Centre)
Enquiries:
Current Student: http://ask.unimelb.edu.au/
Web: http://msd.unimelb.edu.au/

Subject Overview:

ABPL90066 MSD Research Project Short (12.5 points) is designed to produce a 5,000-word ordered, critical exposition of knowledge gained through the student's own efforts which demonstrates a sound understanding of a topic of their choice. Regular meetings with a supervisor allow the student to obtain advice and guidance for completion of an independent study. Material prepared in any of the following subjects is expected to form an integral part of the final research report:

ABPL40041 Research Methods (Honours)
ABPL90070 Research Methods (Masters)
ABPL90135 Analytical Methods
Learning Outcomes:
  • Critical thinking and analytical ability;
  • Ability to seek out, evaluate and retrieve information, using appropriate research methods, from multiple sources;
  • Ability to comprehend complex concepts and express them lucidly, orally and textually;
  • Ethics associated with knowledge acquisition and usage; and,
  • Report writing skills.
Assessment:
  • 1 x research proposal (500 words), due fourth week of semester (15%)
  • 1 x oral presentation based upon research proposal, due fourth week of semester (hurdle requirement)
  • 1 x minor thesis (5,000 words), end of semester (85%)

Hurdle requirement: Oral presentation must be satisfactorily completed.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Written and graphic communication of ideas
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Development of logical arguments
  • Critical evaluation of policies and practices
  • Use of citations and sources
Related Course(s): Master of Design (Urban Design)
Master of Property
Master of Urban Design

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