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This Unit is archived with an end date of 12/10/2022

Overview

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Academic contacts

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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1S-EXT-2019-ONGOING

MURDOCH-S1S-INT-2019-ONGOING

MURDOCH-SS4-EXT-2021-ONGOING

MURDOCH-SS4-INT-2021-ONGOING

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Enrolment rules

Enrolment in Honours or a graduate-level (AQF level 9) course or Bachelor Environmental Science.

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

1.

Describe the principles of research organisation and planning.

2.

Apply theoretical and practical aspects of research design, including use of qualitative and quantitative approaches to research.

3.

Demonstrate skills in the use of computers, databases, statistical and graphics packages for performing research and communicating the findings.

4.

Demonstrate high quality research and writing skills in your research thesis or report.

5.

Effectively use oral communication skills in a professional environment.

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

This unit covers the following specific areas: • Designing and preparing research proposals • Using the literature for devising and evaluating research • Critical review of the literature • Theoretical underpinning of research methodology and problem-solving • Critical thinking • Oral communication skills • Thesis writing, abstracts and research design • Poster preparation and presentation • Instruction on key practical skills used in conducting research, such as computer packages, internet resources, and library facilities.

Other notes:

Honours students are advised to complete this unit in their first semester of enrolment.