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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

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

    Doctor of Philosophy Thesis

  • Unit Code

    SPS7200

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    0

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

The Doctor of Philosophy (Sports Science) is designed to foster original research resulting in a significant contribution to knowledge and understanding within the discipline of Sports Science.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically analyse data to generate new hypotheses and theories.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of and competency in research methods and techniques appropriate to the research area.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical knowledge in their chosen area of investigation.
  4. Demonstrate competency in presenting the research process and findings, both orally and in thesis form.
  5. Investigate their chosen area of research and make a contribution to knowledge.
  6. Make a significant contribution to the professional literature in their area of research by publishing the outcomes of their research project.
  7. Prepare a thesis to be submitted for examination.
  8. Undertake independent quality research in their chosen area of investigation.

Unit Content

  1. Collection, analysis and interpretation of data.
  2. Design and development of measuring instruments and equipment required for the research project.
  3. Development of research methodologies appropriate to the proposed study.
  4. Ethical considerations in research methodologies.
  5. Preparation and presentation of a research proposal.
  6. Preparation and submission of a thesis for examination.
  7. Preparation of a review of relevant literatures for inclusion in the thesis.

Additional Learning Experience Information

In these units students will prepare for the submission of the thesis. Progress will be supervised by the principal supervisor and any co-supervisors. The preparation of the thesis will be carried out with support from the supervisors. Assistance with administrative matters may also be sought from the discipline postgraduate course coordinator and staff of the Graduate School. The student and their principal supervisor will agree on progress review and submission dates.

Assessment

GS3 GRADING SCHEMA 3 Used for research or project 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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
ThesisThesis

Text References

  • Taylor, G.R. (2000). Integrating quantitative and qualitative methods in research. Lanham, Md: University Press of America.
  • Moore, N. (2000). How to do research: The complete guide to designing and managing research projects (3rd ed.). London: Library Association.
  • Locke, L.F., Silverman, S.J., & Spirduso, W.W. (1998). Reading and understanding research. Thousand Oaks, Ca: Sage Publications.
  • Lindsay, D. (1995). A guide to scientific writing (2nd ed.). Australia: Longman.
  • Leedy, P.D. (1997). Practical research: Planning and design (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill.
  • Joseph, N.L. (1999). Research writing using traditional and electronic sources. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
  • Greenfield, T. (Ed.). (1996). Research methods: Guidance for postgraduates. London: Arnold.
  • Graziano, A.M., & Raulin, M.L. (2000). Research methods: A process of inquiry (4th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Fink, A. (1998). Conducting research literature reviews: From paper to the internet. London: Sage.
  • Edith Cowan University. (2004). Preparing a thesis or research project for honours, master and doctoral awards. Perth: Edith Cowan University.
  • Edith Cowan University. (2004). Edith Cowan University (Admission, Enrolment and Academic Progress) Rules. In Postgraduate Handbook 2004. Perth: Edith Cowan University.
  • Crawford, H.J., & Christensen, L.B. (1995). Developing research skills: A laboratory manual (3rd ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Charters, W.W. (1991). Understanding variables & hypotheses in scientific research. Eugene.

Website References

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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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

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

    Doctor of Philosophy Thesis

  • Unit Code

    SPS7200

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    0

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

The Doctor of Philosophy (Sports Science) is designed to foster original research resulting in a significant contribution to knowledge and understanding within the discipline of Sports Science.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically analyse data to generate new hypotheses and theories.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of and competency in research methods and techniques appropriate to the research area.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical knowledge in their chosen area of investigation.
  4. Demonstrate competency in presenting the research process and findings, both orally and in thesis form.
  5. Investigate their chosen area of research and make a contribution to knowledge.
  6. Make a significant contribution to the professional literature in their area of research by publishing the outcomes of their research project.
  7. Prepare a thesis to be submitted for examination.
  8. Undertake independent quality research in their chosen area of investigation.

Unit Content

  1. Collection, analysis and interpretation of data.
  2. Design and development of measuring instruments and equipment required for the research project.
  3. Development of research methodologies appropriate to the proposed study.
  4. Ethical considerations in research methodologies.
  5. Preparation and presentation of a research proposal.
  6. Preparation and submission of a thesis for examination.
  7. Preparation of a review of relevant literatures for inclusion in the thesis.

Additional Learning Experience Information

In these units students will prepare for the submission of the thesis. Progress will be supervised by the principal supervisor and any co-supervisors. The preparation of the thesis will be carried out with support from the supervisors. Assistance with administrative matters may also be sought from the discipline postgraduate course coordinator and staff of the Graduate School. The student and their principal supervisor will agree on progress review and submission dates.

Assessment

GS3 GRADING SCHEMA 3 Used for research or project 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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
ThesisThesis

Text References

  • Taylor, G.R. (2000). Integrating quantitative and qualitative methods in research. Lanham, Md: University Press of America.
  • Moore, N. (2000). How to do research: The complete guide to designing and managing research projects (3rd ed.). London: Library Association.
  • Locke, L.F., Silverman, S.J., & Spirduso, W.W. (1998). Reading and understanding research. Thousand Oaks, Ca: Sage Publications.
  • Lindsay, D. (1995). A guide to scientific writing (2nd ed.). Australia: Longman.
  • Leedy, P.D. (1997). Practical research: Planning and design (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill.
  • Joseph, N.L. (1999). Research writing using traditional and electronic sources. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
  • Greenfield, T. (Ed.). (1996). Research methods: Guidance for postgraduates. London: Arnold.
  • Graziano, A.M., & Raulin, M.L. (2000). Research methods: A process of inquiry (4th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Fink, A. (1998). Conducting research literature reviews: From paper to the internet. London: Sage.
  • Edith Cowan University. (2004). Preparing a thesis or research project for honours, master and doctoral awards. Perth: Edith Cowan University.
  • Edith Cowan University. (2004). Edith Cowan University (Admission, Enrolment and Academic Progress) Rules. In Postgraduate Handbook 2004. Perth: Edith Cowan University.
  • Crawford, H.J., & Christensen, L.B. (1995). Developing research skills: A laboratory manual (3rd ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Charters, W.W. (1991). Understanding variables & hypotheses in scientific research. Eugene.

Website References

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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