Honours Project 1

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Effective Term: 2027/05
Institute / School :Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Unit Title: Honours Project 1
Unit ID: ARHON4104
Credit Points: 30.00
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ASCED: 099900
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Brief description of the Unit

This is the first in a sequence of two subjects in which students complete their Honours thesis. Under supervision, students formulate a question and then research and write an extended research thesis of 12,000 to 15,000 words or equivalent (for example, creative practice with exegesis). The thesis demonstrates students' advanced knowledge and skills as relevant to their discipline. The topic must be approved by the disciplinary honours coordinator and/or supervisor.

This unit will compose of regular discussions between the student and the individual supervisor to progress their research thesis and/or creative deliverables. It will have a strong focus on building thesis drafts/early versions from existing units that have scaffolded the student towards the final research output.

Grade Scheme: Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)
Work Experience Indicator:
Placement Component: No
Supplementary Assessment:No
Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit.
Course Level:
Level of Unit in CourseAQF Level(s) of Course
5678910
Introductory                                                
Intermediate                                                
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Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
Skills:
Application of knowledge and skills:
Unit Content:
  • Preparation of thesis proposal or equivalent creative work. 
  • Adapting to change and methodology variations that support thesis progression and development
  • Data collection, analysis and reporting using a conventional chapter structure or creative output as appropriate
  • Acquisition and analysis of quantitative and qualitative texts relating to thesis topic.
  • Managing drafts and scaffolding towards the final honours thesis and/or creative output
  • The role of accepting critical feedback toward improved practice and redrafting thesis elements
Graduate Attributes:
 Learning Outcomes AssessedAssessment TasksAssessment TypeWeightingProfessional Standards
1. 1, 2, 3, 4

Satisfactory progress towards a research thesis and/or creative outputs with 12,000-15,000 words associated submission.

Thesis/Creative Output Progression (Hurdle)

100%
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Professional Standards / Competencies:
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