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School: Medical and Health 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

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • 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.

Equivalent Rule

This unit has now been replaced by MMS5106

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Identify an appropriate project.
  2. Review and analyse literature relevant to the project.
  3. Develop an acceptable proposal for the project.
  4. Present the project proposal at a research seminar.

Unit Content

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

Additional Learning Experience Information

Following initial consultations with the unit co-ordinator and potential supervisors, the student will select a project of interest. Thereafter, the student will consult with the supervisor on relevant literature, development of a project proposal and presentation of the research seminar.

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

Text References

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

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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School: Medical and Health 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

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • 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.

Equivalent Rule

This unit has now been replaced by MMS5106

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Identify an appropriate project.
  2. Review and analyse literature relevant to the project.
  3. Develop an acceptable proposal for the project.
  4. Present the project proposal at a research seminar.

Unit Content

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

Additional Learning Experience Information

Following initial consultations with the unit co-ordinator and potential supervisors, the student will select a project of interest. Thereafter, the student will consult with the supervisor on relevant literature, development of a project proposal and presentation of the research seminar.

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

Text References

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

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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