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

    Master Research Preparation
  • Unit Code

    SCI6107
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    40
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Johnny Su Hau LO

Description

In this unit, students will finalise their research proposal and commence the proposed research study.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Communicate the aim and research methodology required to undertake research.
  2. Prepare appropriate responses to feedback.
  3. Apply ethics and risk assessment procedures when conducting research.
  4. Apply self-management skills to finalise a research proposal.

Unit Content

  1. Presentation of research proposal.
  2. Preparation of a response to reviewers' comments on the research proposal, for final approval.
  3. Finalisation of the research proposal, with approved ethics and risk assessment plan.
  4. Review of research milestones and tasks.
  5. Commencement of research.

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

Under the supervision of the supervisors, the student will revise their research proposal in response to reviewers’ comments for final approval by the School. In addition, with their supervisors, the student will commence their research, analyse and evaluate the results.

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
Presentation ^Research proposal seminar
Report ^Ethics application and risk assessment and management plan
Report ^Address reviewers' feedback on proposal
Report ^Submission of final proposal for confirmation of candidature

^ 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

    Master Research Preparation
  • Unit Code

    SCI6107
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    40
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Johnny Su Hau LO

Description

In this unit, students will finalise their research proposal and commence the proposed research study.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Communicate the aim and research methodology required to undertake research.
  2. Prepare appropriate responses to feedback.
  3. Apply ethics and risk assessment procedures when conducting research.
  4. Apply self-management skills to finalise a research proposal.

Unit Content

  1. Presentation of research proposal.
  2. Preparation of a response to reviewers' comments on the research proposal, for final approval.
  3. Finalisation of the research proposal, with approved ethics and risk assessment plan.
  4. Review of research milestones and tasks.
  5. Commencement of research.

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

Under the supervision of the supervisors, the student will revise their research proposal in response to reviewers’ comments for final approval by the School. In addition, with their supervisors, the student will commence their research, analyse and evaluate the results.

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
Presentation ^Research proposal seminar
Report ^Ethics application and risk assessment and management plan
Report ^Address reviewers' feedback on proposal
Report ^Submission of final proposal for confirmation of candidature

^ 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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