Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

APG5731 - Bioethics supervised research paper

12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Clayton First semester 2011 (Day) Clayton First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Clayton Second semester 2011 (Day) Clayton Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Michael Selgelid

Notes

Previously coded CHB5206

Synopsis

This is an individual supervised reading course. Students will be assigned a supervisor, and will formulate a topic of their choosing in collaboration with their supervisor. The supervisor will then recommend reading relevant to that topic, and will provide guidance in structuring the written assignment. As a part of this process students will write an initial research proposal and a critical commentary on a relevant article or book chapter.

Assessment

Research outline 1000 words 10%
Research paper 8000 words 90%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Michael Selgelid

Co-requisites

APG5393 or equivalent

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/bioethics/pgrad/units/chb5206.php