Postgraduate - UnitAPG5864 - Publishing industry project

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Louise Poland

Notes

Previously coded PUB5005

Synopsis

An industry-relevant publishing project involving the preparation of a text for publication, a project based on an industry placement or a reading course on some aspect of the publishing industry or publishing history. Prior to the start of semester students are responsible for devising their topic as well as seeking approval from the course co-ordinator. The project is normally undertaken over the course of 13 weeks during a semester unit and is assessed by a suitably qualified staff member. Students are responsible for devising their research topic in consultation with their supervisor.

Outcomes

To provide students with an opportunity to undertake an extended industry-oriented research project focusing on a topic or topics of their particular interest
to develop students' capacity to draw on a range of suitable research methodologies
to develop students' capacity to undertake an analysis of suitable secondary data
to develop students' written communication skills
to develop students' capacity to tackle a particular issue, project or problem in depth.

Assessment

Written work to the equivalent of 9000 words (9000 words) : 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Louise Poland

Prerequisites

48 points at 4th year level and APG4800, APG4670 and APG4801 or equivalent or with the approval of the co-ordinator.