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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.
In this unit, students develop their research skills by planning a research project designed to demonstrate and extend existing knowledge in the exercise and sports science domain under the supervision of an academic staff member (or members). This includes reviewing scientific literatureon the topic of the research project, generation of research questions and hypotheses, clarification of the objectives of the research project, designing a study to test the hypotheses, writing up a research proposal, and making an oral presentation explaining the proposed research project to an academic audience.
Consultation with supervisor(s)
Unit was previously coded SPS4120
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
The unit will be based on individual consultation with each student. Initially these consultations will be with the Unit Coordinator, continuing until a suitable project and supervisor have been identified. From this point on, the student will consult principally with the Supervisor. The Unit Coordinator will, however, maintain contact with the student.
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 |
|---|---|
| Project | Research proposal |
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Project | Research proposal |
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.
In this unit, students develop their research skills by planning a research project designed to demonstrate and extend existing knowledge in the exercise and sports science domain under the supervision of an academic staff member (or members). This includes reviewing scientific literatureon the topic of the research project, generation of research questions and hypotheses, clarification of the objectives of the research project, designing a study to test the hypotheses, writing up a research proposal, and making an oral presentation explaining the proposed research project to an academic audience.
Consultation with supervisor(s)
Unit was previously coded SPS4120
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
The unit will be based on individual consultation with each student. Initially these consultations will be with the Unit Coordinator, continuing until a suitable project and supervisor have been identified. From this point on, the student will consult principally with the Supervisor. The Unit Coordinator will, however, maintain contact with the student.
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 |
|---|---|
| Project | Research proposal |
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Project | Research proposal |
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.
SPS5128|1|2