GYM4960

Research project in geography

Offered subject to approval

24 points
* First or second semester in 1998; also available as a full-year subject in 1999
* Clayton
* Prerequisite GYM4820

Objectives In participating in this subject, successful students should be able to show they can independently prepare a research proposal; defend a research proposal to an audience; pursue a program of research leading to the presentation of the research project report; demonstrate an ability to develop and sustain a coherent literate and logical argument within the research project report; interpret, document and illustrate research findings; evaluate the relevance of the project within the context of existing geographical knowledge; and interact with a supervisor and present an oral defence of the research project report.

Synopsis Research project topics are approved by the head of department and students are assigned a supervisor who is a member of the staff with a minimum qualification of master. Approval of and work on the project may commence, in normal circumstances, as much as six months before actual enrolment in the subject. The final date for submission of the research project is normally the last day of lectures in the semester.

Assessment Written (18,000) words: 100%