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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Medical Sciences

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.

  • Unit Title

    Thesis Preparation 1

  • Unit Code

    HBP5115

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit involves the identification and implementation of a Master of Science Research Project.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Identify an appropriate project.
  2. Prepare an acceptable proposal for the project.
  3. Present the project proposal at a research seminar.
  4. Undertake a literature review relevant to the project.

Unit Content

  1. Development of a project proposal.
  2. Literature survey and review.
  3. Presentation of a research seminar.
  4. The nature and scope of a research project.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Initially the unit will be based on consultations between the student, the unit co-ordinator and potential supervisors. Following selection of a supervisor and topic of interest the student will consult with the supervisor regarding relevant literature, identification of the project, development of the proposal and presentation of the research seminar. The student will also maintain contact with the unit co-ordinator.

Assessment

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
AssignmentProposal seminar
ReviewLiterature review
ONLINE
TypeDescription
AssignmentProposal seminar/submitted powerpoint presentation
ReviewLiterature review

Text References

  • Division of Academic Programmes. (1994). Information on Research Policies and Procedures for Honours, Masters, and Doctoral Candidates. Perth: Edith Cowan University.
  • Division of Academic Programmes. (1991). Referencing Guide. Perth: Edith Cowan University.
  • Turk, C., and Kirkman, J. (1988). Effective Writing: Improving Scientific, Technical and Business Communication (2nd ed.) London: F.N. Spon.
  • Jones, W.P. (1989). Writing Scientific Papers and Reports. W.C. Brown.
  • Lindsay, D. (1984). A Guide to Scientific Writing: A Manual for Students and Research Workers. Melbourne: Longman Cheshire.
  • Division of Academic Programmes. (1993). Standards and Expectations in Courses and Research Theses. Perth: Edith Cowan University.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Medical Sciences

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.

  • Unit Title

    Thesis Preparation 1

  • Unit Code

    HBP5115

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit involves the identification and implementation of a Master of Science Research Project.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Identify an appropriate project.
  2. Prepare an acceptable proposal for the project.
  3. Present the project proposal at a research seminar.
  4. Undertake a literature review relevant to the project.

Unit Content

  1. Development of a project proposal.
  2. Literature survey and review.
  3. Presentation of a research seminar.
  4. The nature and scope of a research project.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Initially the unit will be based on consultations between the student, the unit co-ordinator and potential supervisors. Following selection of a supervisor and topic of interest the student will consult with the supervisor regarding relevant literature, identification of the project, development of the proposal and presentation of the research seminar. The student will also maintain contact with the unit co-ordinator.

Assessment

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
AssignmentProposal seminar
ReviewLiterature review
ONLINE
TypeDescription
AssignmentProposal seminar/submitted powerpoint presentation
ReviewLiterature review

Text References

  • Division of Academic Programmes. (1994). Information on Research Policies and Procedures for Honours, Masters, and Doctoral Candidates. Perth: Edith Cowan University.
  • Division of Academic Programmes. (1991). Referencing Guide. Perth: Edith Cowan University.
  • Turk, C., and Kirkman, J. (1988). Effective Writing: Improving Scientific, Technical and Business Communication (2nd ed.) London: F.N. Spon.
  • Jones, W.P. (1989). Writing Scientific Papers and Reports. W.C. Brown.
  • Lindsay, D. (1984). A Guide to Scientific Writing: A Manual for Students and Research Workers. Melbourne: Longman Cheshire.
  • Division of Academic Programmes. (1993). Standards and Expectations in Courses and Research Theses. Perth: Edith Cowan University.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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