ACX4018 - Honours research thesis - 2017

Students conduct a critical review of the literature relevant to their study; derive appropriate hypotheses for testing; devise an empirical test of the hypotheses showing regard to practical problems of conducting research, ethical considerations, and principles of scientific method; conduct a planned study and manage any problems arising in the data collection; select and conduct an appropriate analysis of the data; and write a report on the project, showing due regard to relevant stylistic conventions.

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. implement a research proposal
2. recognise practical problems of conducting scientific research and propose solutions
3. complete a research dissertation
4. develop the ability to conduct and manage a planned study
5. apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills in individual and/or group activities dealing with a research dissertation.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 432 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average seven/eight hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Dr Dean Hanlon

AFX4000 or ACX4000

Students must be enrolled in course 0181 or 0171 to undertake this unit.

AFX4018