Research Thesis 2

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Effective Term: 2024/05
Institute / School :Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Unit Title: Research Thesis 2
Unit ID: HEASC4011
Credit Points: 60.00
Prerequisite(s): (HEASC4001 and HEASC4010)
Co-requisite(s): Nil
Exclusion(s): Nil
ASCED: 069999
Other Change:  
Brief description of the Unit

The course is based on an individual research thesis undertaken under the guidance of a research supervisor(s). The course is taken and assessed in conjunction with HEASC4010 Research thesis 1.

Grade Scheme: Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)
Work Experience Indicator:
No work experience
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                                                
Advanced                                        
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
K1.

Describe the process of independent research.

K2.

Discuss the place of theory in research.

K3.

Develop a research question in the context of current literature in the research area.

K4.

Describe and evaluate current methodologies of relevance to the research question for collecting and analysing data.

K5.

Decide on an appropriate sampling strategy and method of data analysis.

K6.

Report on the ethical conduct of research.

Skills:
S1.

Construct a research question.

S2.

Design and carry out data collection methods that incorporate a suitable sampling strategy.

S3.

Critically evaluate published and unpublished research material.

S4.

Devise strategies of current awareness to keep informed and manage research.

Application of knowledge and skills:
A1.

Compose a formatted, well written research project report documenting research results.

A2.

Prepare professional written documents and oral presentations to an audience of peers and staff.

A3.

Work in consultation with a supervisor to write and edit a thesis of Honours standard.

Unit Content:

The course is based on an individual research thesis undertaken under the guidance of a research supervisor(s). The course is taken and assessed in conjunction with HEASC4010: Research Thesis 1.

Graduate Attributes:
 Learning Outcomes AssessedAssessment TasksAssessment TypeWeighting
1.

K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6 S1, S2, S3, S4 A1, A2, A3

Write a research thesis detailing an original scientific investigation, which includes the collection, analysis and interpretation of data in the context of research in the same discipline.

Written Report

70-90%

2.

K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6 S1, S2, S3, S4 A1, A2, A3

Seminar: Deliver a scientific presentation of research findings and conclusions from the Honours Research project.

Oral Presentation

10-30%

Adopted Reference Style:
APA  ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:
 Standard / Competency