SRR711 - Thesis
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Waterfront (Geelong), Online Trimester 2: Waterfront (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Tuba Kocaturk Trimester 2: Simon Kilbane |
| Prerequisite: | Students enrolled in S701 - SRD755 in addition to 2 level 7 SR* coded units. Students enrolled in S700 – SRD755 in addition to 3 level 7 SR* coded units Students enrolled in S791 or S792 - SRR720 in addition to 3 level 7 SR* coded units. Students enrolled in S703 - SRR720 |
| Corequisite: | Must be enrolled in S700, S701, S702, S703, S711, S764, S791, S792 or S795 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 300 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour class per week (weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9). |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning. |
Note:Also note that delays in completing the thesis could mean that the course will take longer to complete than the stated duration. | |
Content
In this Unit students will undertake a Masters level thesis or research project related to their course of study, following one of two Inquiry Pathways: either a written research thesis, or a research exegesis (undertaken via a research project). By the end of the Unit students will have developed knowledge and skills to become independent researchers.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Describe the relevance and context of a research topic. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Select and apply a research method appropriate to the research question and the timeframe. | GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO3 | Identify existing knowledge relevant to the research topic and critically analyse information sources. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Design a theoretical/ conceptual framework and reflect on how the research is situated relative to existing knowledge. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO5 | Communicate research in a professional and scholarly manner via a coherent narrative and apply referencing principles when citing and referencing sources. | GLO2: Communication |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feasibility study (Outline thesis/ exegesis) | Written report, approximately 3,000 words | 20% | Week 4 |
| Final developed thesis/ exegesis | Written Inquiry Pathway, 8,000-10,000 words. Exegesis Inquiry Pathway, 5,000-words | 65% | Week 11 |
| Digital (Oral) presentation | Narrated PowerPoint or video/oral presentation. 3-minute maximum each | 15% | Week 12 |
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
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SRR711 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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