Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate, Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Topics for seminar presentation are selected in consultation with the coordinator. A list of possible topics will be distributed but students are encouraged to propose subjects of interest to them, based in their own discipline. Students present one paper, act as formal discussant on another, and are expected to engage in discussion of others.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• develop the skills to present an area of research in the discipline of econometrics or statistics in a non-technical manner, both written and oral
• grow in ability to ask and address critical questions about research.

Assessment

Within semester assessment : 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Giovanni Forchini

Contact hours

One 1.5 hour seminar per week