COM5210

Research Dissertation ( 24 points, SCA Band 1, 0.500 EFTSL)

Leader: TBA

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: The unit requires the completion of a minor dissertation. It is a supervised piece of research on an approved topic. Through supervised practice, it extends student knowledge of a substantive research area, as well as knowledge of relevant methodologies, research design and planning, and the writing and editing of an extended piece of research.

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate: 1.Knowledge, skills and attributes necessary for understanding and engaging in advanced research; 2.Increased understanding of the practice and methods of communication research; 3.Increased understanding of the planning, design, writing and editing research; and the capacity to advance knowledge in the chosen area of research; 4.Increased knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for independent research, enhanced capacity to formulate and research communication issues, to analyse and evaluate arguments, and to understand critical approaches to communications issues; 5.Enhanced intellectual independence, and greater self-reliance and critical distance in intellectual and professional activity.

Assessment: Assignment 1 (20,000 words): 100%

Contact Hours: On campus: regular meetings with supervisors. Off campus: regular contact with supervisors.

Prerequisites: COM4209 or COM5209