Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

This unit provides students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of a relatively narrow topic within their chosen discipline and to design and conduct research on that topic. Students will produce a dissertation of 15,000 - 18,000 words on an approved topic selected and researched by the candidate under supervision of a member of academic staff with expertise in the proposed area of research. In the process of preparing their dissertations, students will be required to participate in non-graded honours seminars.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit students should:1) be able to demonstrate expertise in a specific area of the chosen discipline;2) be able to independently design and conduct a research project;3) have advanced academic research skills and highly developed academic writing skills;4) have produced a coherent, well-organised and professionally presented dissertation in the discipline.

Assessment

Dissertation (15,000-18,000 words): 100%

Contact hours

One hour per week supervisory meeting

Prerequisites

ATS4805

Prohibitions

HUM4000(B)