School: Science

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

    Research Proposal Preparation
  • Unit Code

    SCI6106
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    40
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Johnny Su Hau LO

Description

This unit involves the selection of a Master-level research topic and the preparation of a research proposal.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Identify an appropriate Master-level research project.
  2. Critically analyse the literature relevant to the project.
  3. Formulate appropriate research questions and methodologies based on current knowledge in the science discipline.

Unit Content

  1. The nature and scope of a research project.
  2. Literature survey and review.
  3. Development of research questions.
  4. Research methodologies and designs.
  5. Development of a project proposal.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Following selection of a supervisor(s) and a topic of interest the student will consult with the supervisor(s) regarding relevant literature and development of the proposal.

Assessment

GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for Undifferentiated Pass/Fail units inc. practical units or work-integrated learning

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
Project ^Research Proposal

^ Mandatory to Pass


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: Science

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

    Research Proposal Preparation
  • Unit Code

    SCI6106
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    40
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Johnny Su Hau LO

Description

This unit involves the selection of a Master-level research topic and the preparation of a research proposal.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Identify an appropriate Master-level research project.
  2. Critically analyse the literature relevant to the project.
  3. Formulate appropriate research questions and methodologies based on current knowledge in the science discipline.

Unit Content

  1. The nature and scope of a research project.
  2. Literature survey and review.
  3. Development of research questions.
  4. Research methodologies and designs.
  5. Development of a project proposal.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Following selection of a supervisor(s) and a topic of interest the student will consult with the supervisor(s) regarding relevant literature and development of the proposal.

Assessment

GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for Undifferentiated Pass/Fail units inc. practical units or work-integrated learning

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
Project ^Research Proposal

^ Mandatory to Pass


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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