This course provides an introduction into research methods relevant to Earth Sciences through a series of lectures, seminars and tutorials. Students learn how to conduct and present research as well as conducting a thorough literature review for their own research program that they will undertake in EMSC8030
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On completion of this course, students will have the skill and knowledge to:
- Understand the principle features of a successful proposal;
- Apply concepts from lectures on "research methods" to their research proposal;
- Develop research questions and propose a feasible methodology for their project, presented as a substantive written research proposal;
- Critically review relevant literature and contextualise the research aims and methods; and
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Communicate and debate research work to a peer audience.
Indicative Assessment
- Research proposal containing a critical review of relevant literature, contextualizing the student's research aims and methods, and a budget (50% LO 1-4)
- A 15-minute seminar including question time on the The history of their Scientific Discipline (10% LO 4-5)
- A 3-minute seminar based on their Research Project (10% LO 1-5)
- Prepare a media article based on their Research Project (10% LO 1-5)
- A 15-minute Introductory Seminar including question time based on their Research Project and proposal (15% LO 1-5)
- Course Participation based on participation during discussions and questions time during class seminars throughout the semester (5% LO 5)
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Workload
Workload includes attendance at lectures (total of 15 hours), seminars and tutorials (total of 15 hours) and substantial reading and preparation work (total of 20 hours) required for engagement in seminar sessions.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Research School of Earth Sciences to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $3660 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4878 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3596 | 20 Feb 2017 | 27 Feb 2017 | 31 Mar 2017 | 26 May 2017 | In Person | N/A |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8583 | 24 Jul 2017 | 31 Jul 2017 | 31 Aug 2017 | 27 Oct 2017 | In Person | N/A |
