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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit prepares students to successfully carry out their final projects. Students will develop a range of skills necessary for independent project work. These include an understanding of the role of supervision, the phases of project development, the acquisition of research skills, the processes of research, such as formulating research questions, finding an appropriate methodology and writing a literature review to understand the broader context of the proposed project, the management of time and resources and the responsibilities involved in independent project activity. It provides both practical and research platforms for students to develop design projects that have real life applications.The unit emphasises both practical and academic rigor to frame substantial final projects.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Seminars, workshops, tutorials and feedback.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Contextual Review | 40% |
| Report | Design Proposal/Plan | 60% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit prepares students to successfully carry out their final projects. Students will develop a range of skills necessary for independent project work. These include an understanding of the role of supervision, the phases of project development, the acquisition of research skills, the processes of research, such as formulating research questions, finding an appropriate methodology and writing a literature review to understand the broader context of the proposed project, the management of time and resources and the responsibilities involved in independent project activity. It provides both practical and research platforms for students to develop design projects that have real life applications.The unit emphasises both practical and academic rigor to frame substantial final projects.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Seminars, workshops, tutorials and feedback.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Contextual Review | 40% |
| Report | Design Proposal/Plan | 60% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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