AIS5000 - Research project in Australian indigenous studies

Leader(s): Professor Lynette Russell

Offered

Clayton First semester 2009 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2009 (Day)

Synopsis

Students enrolled in this unit will have the opportunity to conduct independent research into a topic of their choice related to Australian Indigenous Studies under staff supervision, through preparing a 9000 word project.

Objectives

Upon successfully completing this unit students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate skills to initiate and conduct independent research.
2. Demonstrate an appreciation of and commitment to ethical research.
3. Demonstrate advanced critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Demonstrate advanced written skills through the presentation of a 9000 word project.

Assessment

Written work: Research project 100% (9000 words)

Contact hours

Fortnightly supervisory consultations

Prerequisites

Students must have completed 48 points of the Master of Australian Studies (or other relevant Master degree)