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<p>This is the first in a sequence of two subjects in which students complete their Honours thesis. Under supervision, students formulate a question and then research and write an extended research thesis of 12,000 to 15,000 words or equivalent (for example, creative practice with exegesis). The thesis demonstrates students' advanced knowledge and skills as relevant to their discipline. The topic must be approved by the disciplinary honours coordinator and/or supervisor.</p>
<p>This unit will compose of regular discussions between the student and the individual supervisor to progress their research thesis and/or creative deliverables. It will have a strong focus on building thesis drafts/early versions from existing units that have scaffolded the student towards the final research output.</p>
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<li class="ql-align-justify">Preparation of thesis proposal or equivalent creative work. </li>
<li class="ql-align-justify">Adapting to change and methodology variations that support thesis progression and development</li>
<li class="ql-align-justify">Data collection, analysis and reporting using a conventional chapter structure or creative output as appropriate</li>
<li class="ql-align-justify">Acquisition and analysis of quantitative and qualitative texts relating to thesis topic.</li>
<li class="ql-align-justify">Managing drafts and scaffolding towards the final honours thesis and/or creative output</li>
<li class="ql-align-justify">The role of accepting critical feedback toward improved practice and redrafting thesis elements</li>
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<p>This is the first in a sequence of two subjects in which students complete their Honours thesis. Under supervision, students formulate a question and then research and write an extended research thesis of 12,000 to 15,000 words or equivalent (for example, creative practice with exegesis). The thesis demonstrates students' advanced knowledge and skills as relevant to their discipline. The topic must be approved by the disciplinary honours coordinator and/or supervisor.</p> <p>This unit will compose of regular discussions between the student and the individual supervisor to progress their research thesis and/or creative deliverables. It will have a strong focus on building thesis drafts/early versions from existing units that have scaffolded the student towards the final research output.</p>
Unit content
<ul> <li class="ql-align-justify">Preparation of thesis proposal or equivalent creative work. </li> <li class="ql-align-justify">Adapting to change and methodology variations that support thesis progression and development</li> <li class="ql-align-justify">Data collection, analysis and reporting using a conventional chapter structure or creative output as appropriate</li> <li class="ql-align-justify">Acquisition and analysis of quantitative and qualitative texts relating to thesis topic.</li> <li class="ql-align-justify">Managing drafts and scaffolding towards the final honours thesis and/or creative output</li> <li class="ql-align-justify">The role of accepting critical feedback toward improved practice and redrafting thesis elements</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
019900 - Other Natural and Physical Sciences
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/schon4104">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCHON4103" target="_blank">SCHON4103</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ARHON4104" target="_blank">ARHON4104</a> AND must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEHON4104" target="_blank">HEHON4104</a></p>
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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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<p class="ql-align-justify">Design, with supervision, an original research plan, identifying project tasks, timelines and resources that are realistic given the time frame.</p>
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<p class="ql-align-justify">Commence implementation and reporting of research and/or creative deliverable</p>
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<p class="ql-align-justify">Develop a command of the research literature relating to the project</p>
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<p>Demonstrate a practical understanding of the ethical issues associated with conducting research, where relevant</p>
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Satisfactory progress towards a research thesis and/or creative outputs with 12,000-15,000 words associated submission.</p>
<p>Thesis/Creative Output Progression (Hurdle)</p>
<p>100%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4
Supplementary assessment available:
No
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
019900 - Other Natural and Physical Sciences
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/schon4104">View unit fees</a>
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