Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis This subject requires students to complete a substantial and original supervised research paper on a bioethical topic of their own choice. In the paper, students are required to articulate and defend a line of ethical reasoning or argument on their chosen topic. While not a general requirement, some topics may allow scope for a limited amount of original empirical research. Students will be allocated a supervisor on the basis of their research proposal, and should meet with their supervisor on a regular basis throughout both semesters. As the research paper is self-directed, students are strongly advised to begin work on it as soon as their research proposal is accepted. Students will also have the opportunity to present their research-in-progress to other members of the group on a fortnightly basis throughout both semesters.
Assessment Written (20,000 words): 100%