KRS4030

Honours dissertation

24 points
* Full year
* Clayton

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject candidates should have an understanding of specific aspects of Koorie culture, history and issues; developed the ability to conduct high quality research in a culturally sensitive manner; demonstrated an ability to produce a high quality written dissertation on the chosen research topic; developed the ability to critically analyse written and/or oral descriptions and arguments surrounding issues related to their research.

Synopsis Candidates should complete a thesis of not less than 12,000 words and no more than 15,000 words which constitutes an original contribution to the chosen field of research.

Assessment Written: (12000 to 15000 words): 100%

Recommended texts

Anderson J Thesis and argument writing 2nd edn, Wiley, 1994
Attwood B In the age of Mabo Allen and Unwin, 1996
Attwood B Power, knowledge and the Aborigines La Trobe U P
Beckett J (ed.) Past and present: Constructions of Aboriginality Aboriginal Studies Press, 1988
Keen (ed.) Being black: Aboriginal cultures in settled Australia Aboriginal Studies Press, 1988
Lewis F Writing a thesis: A guide to the nature and organisation 4th edn, 1993
Lester J Writing research papers, a complete guide 7th edn, Harper Collins
March J Guide to successful thesis and dissertations: A handbook for students and faculty 3rd edn, 1993
McGrath A (ed.) Contested ground: Australian Aborigines under the British Crown Allen and Unwin, 1995
Mudrooroo Us mob: History, culture, struggle Angus and Robertson, 1995
Rowse T After Mabo: Interpreting indigenous traditions, 1993
Swain T A place for strangers: Towards a history of Australia Aboriginal beings Cambridge, 1993