PUB5005 - Publishing Industry Project

Leader: Dr David Dunstan and Nick Walker

Offered

City (Melbourne) First semester 2008 (Day)
City (Melbourne) Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

An industry-relevant publishing project involving the preparation of a text for publication, a project based on an industry placement or a reading course on some aspect of the publishing industry or publishing history. Prior to the start of semester students are responsible for devising their topic as well as seeking approval from the course co-ordinator. The project is normally undertaken over the course of 13 weeks during a semester unit and is assessed by a suitably qualified staff member. Students are responsible for devising their research topic in consultation with their supervisor.

Objectives

1. To provide students with an opportunity to undertake an extended industry-oriented research project focusing on a topic or topics of their particular interest;
2. to develop students' capacity to draw on a range of suitable research methodologies;
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

Written work to the equivalent of 9000 words (9000 words) : 100%

Prerequisites

48 points at 4th year level and PUB 4001, PUB4002 and PUB4003 or equivalent or with the approval of the co-ordinator.