In this course, students will apply concepts explored within the Research Methods (EMSC8017) course to develop a written Research Proposal for their Research Project (EMSC8030), in conjunction with their nominated supervisor. As a part of this proposal, students will critically review relevant literature and contextualize their research aims and methods. Finally, they will summarize their research plans to a peer audience, via an oral presentation.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Synthesize and critically evaluate peer-reviewed literature relevant to their research project topic.
- Integrate relevant theory and evidence in a logical way and draw appropriate conclusions.
- Critically evaluate the research methods used in the literature cited.
- Develop research questions and critical thinking, building on the literature relevant to their topic.
- Integrate diverse methods and theories to develop and design their own Earth Sciences research project and contextualize their research aims and methods.
- Communicate these ideas, both orally and in writing, to both a peer audience and a non-specialist audience.
Indicative Assessment
- Research Proposal (70) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]
- Research Presentation (30) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]
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Workload
Up to 65 contact hours with individual research supervisors per semester, with an additional 65 hours for self study and developing and writin their research proposal.
Inherent Requirements
Not yet determined
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Relevant texts for each students will be communicated via the supervisor in advance.
Preliminary Reading
N/A
Assumed Knowledge
An undergraduate-level background in Earth Sciences, or cognate subjects, such as Chemistry, Marine Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and Physical Geography.
Fees
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $4050 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $5760 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3758 | 24 Feb 2020 | 02 Mar 2020 | 08 May 2020 | 05 Jun 2020 | In Person | View |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8974 | 27 Jul 2020 | 03 Aug 2020 | 31 Aug 2020 | 30 Oct 2020 | In Person | View |