Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Preparation of Thesis Proposal

• Unit Code

  SPS6120

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

The background research and proposal for the Honours or Masters project.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Identified a suitable Honours or Masters project.
2. Negotiated with the Postgraduate Co-ordinator in Sports Science for a supervisor for the project.
3. Submitted an acceptable proposal for the project.
4. Undertaken a full literature survey in the area of the project.

Unit Content

1. Literature survey and background readings for the project.
2. The nature and scope of an Honours or Masters level project.
3. The structure of an Honours or Masters project proposal.

Additional Learning Experience Information

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.

Assessment

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.

Text References

• University Library, Edith Cowan University. (1994). Thesis presentation. Perth: Edith Cowan University.
• Turk, C., & Kirkman, J. (1988). Effective writing: Improving scientific, technical and business communication (2nd ed.). London: F.N. Spoon.
• Graduate School, Edith Cowan University. (2000). Doctoral, masters and honours research handbook : Information for candidates and supervisors. Perth: Edith Cowan University.
• Jongeling, S.B. (1996). Referencing guide (4th ed.). Perth: Edith Cowan University.
• Jones, W.P. (1989). Writing scientific papers and reports. New York: W.C. Brown.
• Lindsay, D. (1984). A guide to scientific writing: A manual for students and research workers. Melb: Longman Cheshire.

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