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<p>The unit is based on an individual research thesis undertaken under the guidance of a research supervisor(s). The unit is taken and assessed in conjunction with EXESP4010 Research thesis 1.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. The unit is based on an individual research thesis undertaken under the guidance of a research supervisor(s). The unit is taken and assessed in conjunction with EXESP4010: Research Thesis 1.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
60
EFTSL:
0.5
Field of education:
069903 - Human Movement
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exesp4011">View unit fees</a>
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Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EXESP4010" target="_blank">EXESP4010</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEASC4001" target="_blank">HEASC4001</a>"</p>
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None
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Describe the process of independent research.</p>
K2
<p>Discuss the place of theory in research.</p>
K3
<p>Develop a research question in the context of current literature in the research area.</p>
K4
<p>Describe and evaluate current methodologies of relevance to the research question for collecting and analysing data.</p>
K5
<p>Decide on an appropriate sampling strategy and method of data analysis.</p>
K6
<p>Report on the ethical conduct of research.</p>
S1
<p>Construct a research question.</p>
S2
<p>Design and conduct an appropriate research data collection, incorporating suitable data collection method and sampling strategy based on the research question.</p>
S3
<p>Critically evaluate published and unpublished research material.</p>
S4
<p>Devise strategies of current awareness to keep informed and manage research.</p>
A1
<p>Compose a formatted, well written research project report documenting research results.</p>
A2
<p>Prepare professional written documents and oral presentations to an audience of peers and staff.</p>
A3
<p>Work in consultation with a supervisor to write and edit a thesis of Honours standard.</p>
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<p>Write a research thesis detailing an original empirical investigation using either quantitative or qualitative methods, which includes the collection, analysis and interpretation of data in the context of research in the same discipline.</p>
<p>Written Report</p>
<p>70-90%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Seminar: Deliver a scientific presentation of research findings and conclusions from the Honours Research project.</p>
<p>Oral Presentation</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
No
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<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
60
EFTSL:
0.5
Field of education:
069903 - Human Movement
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exesp4011">View unit fees</a>
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