Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate, Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Students should learn how to conduct a literature review; develop both research questions and hypotheses; formulate a research decision; gather and analyse data using appropriate procedures; write up research; and draw appropriate conclusions.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• implement a research proposal
• recognise practical problems of conducting scientific research and propose solutions
• write a comprehensive research paper
• develop the ability to conduct and manage a planned study
• apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills in individual and/or group activities dealing with a research project.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

David Smith

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

AFX4000 and AFX4010

Co-requisites

Students must be enrolled in course 0181 or 0171 to undertake this unit