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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 second stage of a research project which will help develop critical and analytical skills by undertaking and completing a research project in a relevant area. The project is carried out on an individual basis and should involve collecting, analysing and reporting on data from a small research project. Research projects are supervised by the students nominated PhD principal supervisor, and assessed by nominated examiners. Project findings will be presented to other students and supervisors as part of a student conference for the unit.
On-campus students are expected to meet regularly with their principal supervisor as part of the supervised independent research component of this unit. Online students will have regular contact with their supervisor via video conferencing, phone or email.
Students must have completed PRO6000 Research Project 1
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, student conference 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 ^ | Research Report | 70% |
| Presentation ^ | Research Report Presentation | 30% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report ^ | Research Report | 70% |
| Presentation ^ | Research Report Presentation | 30% |
^ 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 second stage of a research project which will help develop critical and analytical skills by undertaking and completing a research project in a relevant area. The project is carried out on an individual basis and should involve collecting, analysing and reporting on data from a small research project. Research projects are supervised by the students nominated PhD principal supervisor, and assessed by nominated examiners. Project findings will be presented to other students and supervisors as part of a student conference for the unit.
On-campus students are expected to meet regularly with their principal supervisor as part of the supervised independent research component of this unit. Online students will have regular contact with their supervisor via video conferencing, phone or email.
Students must have completed PRO6000 Research Project 1
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, student conference 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 ^ | Research Report | 70% |
| Presentation ^ | Research Report Presentation | 30% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report ^ | Research Report | 70% |
| Presentation ^ | Research Report Presentation | 30% |
^ 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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