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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 requires students to develop their intellectual and practical research skills by planning a small research project designed to extend existing knowledge in their relevant discipline area. Under the supervision of an academic staff member(s), students formulate a research question(s), develop an appropriate research methodology, write a research proposal and present it to an academic audience. This unit will also include submission for ethics approval to undertake the research.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
The mode of delivery for this unit comprised of three core components: 3-hour on-campus seminars for the first few weeks, followed by weekly consultations with supervisor(s) and the proposal review process. During the first few weeks, students will be exposed to in-class discussions, where the skills of communicating effectively, critical appraisal and the ability to generate ideas are emphasised. During this time, the Unit Coordinator will assist with the practical components of developing an honours proposal, while the student will consult with their supervisor(s) regarding the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of the research proposal. Subsequent weeks will involve working with their supervisor(s) to develop their research proposal. The final component will be the review process in which students present their proposal to an academic audience, incorporate relevant feedback into their proposal for final submission and complete ethics clearance. Successful completion of this unit requires students to complete individual assessment items, which are assessed for quality academic and professional standards, including written communication (structure, language and conventions), verbal communication, critical analysis (depth of thought, development of argument, logical analysis and insight), depth and breadth of coverage, and the ability to research effectively, using both academic and contemporary sources.
GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail 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 |
|---|---|
| Assignment | Project Proposal |
| Presentation | Proposal Presentation and Review |
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 requires students to develop their intellectual and practical research skills by planning a small research project designed to extend existing knowledge in their relevant discipline area. Under the supervision of an academic staff member(s), students formulate a research question(s), develop an appropriate research methodology, write a research proposal and present it to an academic audience. This unit will also include submission for ethics approval to undertake the research.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
The mode of delivery for this unit comprised of three core components: 3-hour on-campus seminars for the first few weeks, followed by weekly consultations with supervisor(s) and the proposal review process. During the first few weeks, students will be exposed to in-class discussions, where the skills of communicating effectively, critical appraisal and the ability to generate ideas are emphasised. During this time, the Unit Coordinator will assist with the practical components of developing an honours proposal, while the student will consult with their supervisor(s) regarding the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of the research proposal. Subsequent weeks will involve working with their supervisor(s) to develop their research proposal. The final component will be the review process in which students present their proposal to an academic audience, incorporate relevant feedback into their proposal for final submission and complete ethics clearance. Successful completion of this unit requires students to complete individual assessment items, which are assessed for quality academic and professional standards, including written communication (structure, language and conventions), verbal communication, critical analysis (depth of thought, development of argument, logical analysis and insight), depth and breadth of coverage, and the ability to research effectively, using both academic and contemporary sources.
GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail 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 |
|---|---|
| Assignment | Project Proposal |
| Presentation | Proposal Presentation and Review |
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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