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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 is the first stage of a research project which will develop critical and analytical skills by planning and undertaking research in an area of relevance. The project is carried out on an individual basis. Research projects are supervised by the students nominated PhD principal supervisor. Supporting lectures will help develop an understanding of ethics and integrity; conceptualising and contextualising research; managing the literature; developing a project management plan; and research impact.
Regular scheduled meetings with principal supervisor.
Unit is open to enrolment for students in courses J42 and J43 only.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Lectures, seminars and supervised independent research.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Critical Review of the Literature | 40% |
| Report ^ | Mini-Project Proposal | 50% |
| Exercise | Completing Epigeum: Research Integrity module | 10% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Critical Review of the Literature | 40% |
| Report ^ | Mini-Project Proposal | 50% |
| Exercise | Completing Epigeum: Research Integrity module | 10% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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 is the first stage of a research project which will develop critical and analytical skills by planning and undertaking research in an area of relevance. The project is carried out on an individual basis. Research projects are supervised by the students nominated PhD principal supervisor. Supporting lectures will help develop an understanding of ethics and integrity; conceptualising and contextualising research; managing the literature; developing a project management plan; and research impact.
Regular scheduled meetings with principal supervisor.
Unit is open to enrolment for students in courses J42 and J43 only.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Lectures, seminars and supervised independent research.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Critical Review of the Literature | 40% |
| Report ^ | Mini-Project Proposal | 50% |
| Exercise | Completing Epigeum: Research Integrity module | 10% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Critical Review of the Literature | 40% |
| Report ^ | Mini-Project Proposal | 50% |
| Exercise | Completing Epigeum: Research Integrity module | 10% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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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