Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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

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Synopsis

Prospective honours students should consult Dr John Bradley or Professor Lynette Russell in their third year of study, between October and early December, to have their thesis topic approved and for details of supervision to be arranged. Combined honours may be taken with another Arts discipline, provided that honours requirements have been met in both disciplines. Students are expected to commence their research during the long vacation. The dissertation is due by late October.

Objectives

The dissertation should aim to analyse an issue of problem, develop a coherent argument and arrive at clearly articulated conclusions based on evidence. It should include appropriate footnotes/endnotes and a comprehensive bibliography and bibliographic essay.

Assessment

Written work: Research dissertation 100% (15,000 - 18,000 words)

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Karen Hughes

Prohibitions

KRS4030 (2000 and previously)