ALX725 - Masters Research Project D
Unit details
| Year | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s) | 1 |
| EFTSL value | 0.125 |
| Unit chair | Trimester 1: Alyson Miller Trimester 2: Alyson Miller |
| Cohort rule | This unit is only available to students enrolled in A706.2, A733, A743, A759, A764 |
| Prerequisite | ALX705, ACX703, ACX701 or ACA711 |
| Corequisite | Nil |
| Incompatible with | Nil |
| Typical study commitment | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
This 1 credit point unit is the third Masters Thesis Units (A, B and C) and is taken by students completing Capstone A and Capstone B in MA Writing and Literature or in Master of Communication. It will be completed by all students in Master of Film and Television, Master of AI and Master of Fine Arts. The student will work with a supervisor to refine their research topic, locate and review relevant research literature, and present and receive feedback on draft work in progress. The content of this unit will be determined by negotiation between the supervisor and the student. The Masters Thesis project may take the form of a written thesis (18,000-20,000 10,000 words for Capstone A or 15,000 words for Capstone B) or a creative work and exegesis (7,000 words plus 3,000 words for Capstone A or 8000-words10,000 words plus 5,000 words for Capstone B) or an industry focussed creative output.
Please note Capstone A and Capstone B refer to MA Writing and Literature or Master of Communication.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Design and execute a research project with some independence | GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO2 | Develop and apply a logical and analytical approach to solving a research problem (theoretical, qualitative or practice-led) | GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO3 | Locate, categorise, evaluate and synthesise pertinent research literature, including theoretical concepts, research techniques and technologies, using located and online resources | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO4 | Exercise critical thinking and judgement in regard to scholarly debates and/or creative or professional practice to synthesise and create new ideas | GLO2: Communication GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO5 | Present findings and evidence clearly and coherently and in ways that reflect command of the genre and conventions of academic and creative research writing | GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO6 | Demonstrate initiative, autonomy, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner | GLO6: Self-management |
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some units still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| The research project dissertation will be completed over 3 units (ALX720, ALX724, ALX725) | 18,000 - 20,000 words or equivalent | 100% | Week 13 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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