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<p>This unit forms the first part of a year-long honours research project. The assessment for this unit is the final honours thesis, though it is expected that the first semester of the honours research year will include significant planning for your research project (in consultation with your supervisor/s), and possibly the start of data collection.</p>
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<p>This unit forms the first part of a year-long honours research project. The assessment for this unit is the final honours thesis. It is expected that students will show a high degree of self-reliance, initiative and intellectual independence in conducting their honours research project. The first semester of the honours research project could include (in addition to the literature review, conducted as part of SCHON4002): identifying a research question (and refining this, if necessary, as you conduct the literature review); gaining ethics approval (if needed); choosing an appropriate experimental design; deciding how you plan to analyse data, and; organising the experiment (e.g. securing laboratory space, ordering materials, arranging field equipment, site selection). Depending on the project, student`s may or may not be collecting data in your first semester. There are no formal milestones to be achieved for either SCHON4003 Research thesis 1 or SCHON4004 Research thesis 2, other than the final submission and presentation. As such, it is the primary responsibility of the student to ensure suitable progress is being made towards a timely submission.</p>
<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p>1. The unit is based on an individual research project conducted under the guidance of a research supervisor(s).</p>
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<p>This unit forms the first part of a year-long honours research project. The assessment for this unit is the final honours thesis, though it is expected that the first semester of the honours research year will include significant planning for your research project (in consultation with your supervisor/s), and possibly the start of data collection.</p>
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<p>This unit forms the first part of a year-long honours research project. The assessment for this unit is the final honours thesis. It is expected that students will show a high degree of self-reliance, initiative and intellectual independence in conducting their honours research project. The first semester of the honours research project could include (in addition to the literature review, conducted as part of SCHON4002): identifying a research question (and refining this, if necessary, as you conduct the literature review); gaining ethics approval (if needed); choosing an appropriate experimental design; deciding how you plan to analyse data, and; organising the experiment (e.g. securing laboratory space, ordering materials, arranging field equipment, site selection). Depending on the project, student`s may or may not be collecting data in your first semester. There are no formal milestones to be achieved for either SCHON4003 Research thesis 1 or SCHON4004 Research thesis 2, other than the final submission and presentation. As such, it is the primary responsibility of the student to ensure suitable progress is being made towards a timely submission.</p> <p>Topics may include:</p> <p>1. The unit is based on an individual research project conducted under the guidance of a research supervisor(s).</p>
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Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
019999 - Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
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<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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<p>Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of student`s honours research topic.</p>
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<p>Determine an appropriate sampling strategy and/or method of analysis that meets the scientific objectives;</p>
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<p>Test hypotheses involving the collection, analysis and interpretation of data;</p>
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<p>Conduct laboratory and/or field-based experiments that incorporate a suitable sampling strategy;</p>
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<p>Assess the value and relative importance of various experimental designs, analytical techniques and interpretations of data.</p>
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<p>Produce a formatted, well written research thesis that communicates research findings.</p>
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Supplementary assessment available:
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Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<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 Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
019999 - Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/schon4003">View unit fees</a>
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