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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 designed to provide honours and masters students with appropriate background in research design and implementation of research projects in the discipline of natural sciences. The unit is designed for students with limited training in the topic, and those who have only just begun or are at an early stage in their research study. Because of the wide range of approaches in the discipline, the unit will address both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The unit will provide common, contemporary approaches that will form the foundation on which students can build their projects in consultation with their supervisors.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, tutorials, workshops, student presentations and directed reading.
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.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Participation | Participation in discussions |
| Case Study | Assignments |
| Presentation | Seminar |
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Participation | Participation in online discussions |
| Case Study | Assignments |
| Participation | Online presentation |
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 designed to provide honours and masters students with appropriate background in research design and implementation of research projects in the discipline of natural sciences. The unit is designed for students with limited training in the topic, and those who have only just begun or are at an early stage in their research study. Because of the wide range of approaches in the discipline, the unit will address both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The unit will provide common, contemporary approaches that will form the foundation on which students can build their projects in consultation with their supervisors.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, tutorials, workshops, student presentations and directed reading.
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.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Participation | Participation in discussions |
| Case Study | Assignments |
| Presentation | Seminar |
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Participation | Participation in online discussions |
| Case Study | Assignments |
| Participation | Online presentation |
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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