Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Regional Professional Studies (Bunbury)

School: Regional Professional Studies

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• Unit Title

  Independent Study

• Unit Code

  RPS3107

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit is available to individuals or groups of students wishing to undertake a specific research topic or practical project. Only students who have demonstrated competency in their chosen field and who can work independently will be admitted to this unit. Admission is subject to the availability of a supervisor and the project undertaken must receive approval before it is commenced.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 240 credit points

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CCI3107

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Add to existing knowledge of a specific topic or area of interest through independent research and/or practice.
2. Demonstrate an ability to work independently or collaboratively in a chosen field.
3. Formulate research questions or project design.

Unit Content

1. Preparing work-in-progress notes for regular meetings with the unit supervisor.
2. Work independently and undertake required research specific to the needs of the independent study.
3. Working to a professional standard to complete a substantive body of work.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Regular meetings with unit supervisor.

Assessment

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.

Text References

• ^ There is no set text. Students are required to build up their own research bibliography.
• Anderson, J. & Poole, M. (1997). Assignment and thesis writing. Brisbane: John Wiley & Sons.
• Macey, D. (2000). The Penguin dictionary of critical theory. London: Penguin.
• Perry, A. & Perry, C. (1995). Researching it through: activities for developing skills in defining, locating and presenting information. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
• Barrett, E. & Bolt, B. (2010). Practice as research: Approaches to creative arts enquiry. London & New York: I.B. Tauris.

Journal References

• There are no set journals. Students are required to access journals relevant to their research interests. Note: Relevant subject databases are available through the ECU Library Home Page.

^ Mandatory reference

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