AUS5000

Research Project (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Vicki Peel, David Dunstan and Jeff Jarvis

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: (1) To provide students with an opportunity to undertake an extended research project focusing on a topic of their particular interest. (2) To develop students' capacity to draw on a range of research methodologies suitable to their topic. (3) To develop students' capacity to undertake an analysis of suitable secondary data. (4) To develop students' written communication skills. (5) To develop students' capacity to tackle a particular issue, project or problem in depth.

Assessment: Major Research Essay or the equivalent of two articles (9000 - 10,000 words total): 9000 - 10,000 words 100%

Prerequisites: Special permission from the course co-ordinator.