Literature Review

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Effective Term: 2024/05
Institute / School :Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Unit Title: Literature Review
Unit ID: BAHRS4035
Credit Points: 15.00
Prerequisite(s): Nil
Co-requisite(s): Nil
Exclusion(s): Nil
ASCED: 091523
Other Change:  
Brief description of the Unit

The unit is dedicated to producing a literature review for the research topic of the student`s honours program. A comprehensive review and appraisal of relevant literature will provide the background information needed to understand the chosen honours research project. Preparing a literature review is an important component of the honours program, and can assist students to prepare a well-organised thesis with a clear conceptual framework.

Grade Scheme: Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)
Work Experience Indicator:
No work experience
Placement Component:
Supplementary Assessment:Yes
Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment
Course Level:
Level of Unit in CourseAQF Level(s) of Course
5678910
Introductory                                                
Intermediate                                        
Advanced                                                
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
K1.

Differentiate and demonstrate a good working knowledge of a range of literature relevant to the students own research topic.

K2.

Discuss key theoretical concepts that are relevant to the students topic or area of creative practice.

Skills:
S1.

Utilise well-developed scholarly writing and editing skills to present a literature review.

S2.

Demonstrate familiarity with research materials from a range of sources.

S3.

Compile a bibliography appropriate to research at an advanced level.

Application of knowledge and skills:
A1.

Apply skills in the systematic development of a literature review.

A2.

Apply skills in time management.

A3.

Apply knowledge and skills of correct bibliographic citation to the project of an Honours exegesis.

Unit Content:

This unit complements BAHRS4033 Research Design, Management and Practice and is designed to be undertaken in conjunction along with either Honours Thesis 1 or Studio Project A.  In a series of seminars scheduled across the semester, students will learn techniques in order to critically evaluate the relevant literature and scholarship in their field to write a Literature Review.

Graduate Attributes:
 Learning Outcomes AssessedAssessment TasksAssessment TypeWeighting
1.

K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3

Construct an annotated bibliography of works relevant to the student's thesis area.

Annotated Bibliography

30-40%

2.

K2, S2, A2

Attend and contribute to seminar discussion and undertake relevant in-class writing exercises

Seminar participation

10-20%

3.

K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3

Consult literature appropriate both to the general field and the student's specific thesis topic and prepare a relevant Literature Review.

Literature Review

40-60%

Adopted Reference Style:
Chicago  ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:
 Standard / Competency