Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

1) Devise a detailed thesis/research program plan (Assessment 1)

2) identify and apply appropriate modes of analysis, evaluation and comparative critical frameworks (Assessments 1 & 2)

3) communicate research plan and disciplinary theories to peers (Assessment 3)

4) demonstrate the capacity to undertake research planning (All assessments)

Indicative Assessment

The course will be assessed on a pass/fail basis.

To successfully complete the course the student will need to have:

1) A Plan of the Thesis (2000-3000 words) (20%) which:

• articulates the subject of the student’s proposed research

• outlines the methodology to be employed

• reviews the relevant literature on the topic

• explains how the proposed research would make an original contribution to the study of the subject, and

• outlines (where relevant) the fieldwork needed to pursue the research. 

2) A written paper that might constitute a literature review; or chapter of the thesis; or (for thesis by paper) a draft of one of the papers (min 5000 words) (40%). For students engaged in practice led research, a body of creative arts research (40%) and;

3) Successful presentation of TPR conducted in front of the student's panel, academics and fellow students.  The oral presentation should include an outline of the thesis and methods to be adopted, and can include presentation of the substantive piece of work. (40%)

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Workload

There are no formal classes or specified contact hours but the course is designed on an action learning model and thus requires close contact be maintained between the supervisor and the student. Some disciplines may require you to attend workshops/seminars, your supervisor will advise you if this is required.

Student's should allow 10 hours per week for reading, writing and discussion.

The course will normally commence in the student’s first month of enrolment, and will be considered finished when the student's supervisor has confirmed with the Associate Dean (RT) that all three assessment items have been completed to a satisfactory level. This will usually occur at the point of the TPR or soon after.

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