The course EMDV9066 Research Project provides PhD students with the opportunity to to further understand the research process, and to participate in it by developing and refining a thesis proposal document. Students will develop a topic and identify research questions in environmental management and/or policy, and formulate a full proposal through which to investigate that topic in the course.
The topic of the research project is chosen and the research project is designed in Semester 1 in EMDV9008 Advanced Research Proposal. Most of the literature review for the research project is also undertaken in Semester 1 in Advanced Research Proposal. The main activities for students doing EMDV9066 Advanced Research Project in Semester 2 are to further collect and analyse data and other information relevant for their full thesis proposal. Skills in collecting and interpreting qualitative and quantitative research data, and moving from data to analysis to written narrative will be promoted, that will serve as a guide for their doctoral programmes. PhD students will further refine and orally present their research proposals. The course establishes a foundation for a successful completion of the PhD Thesis Proposal Review (TPR).
The students' research projects are supervised by the Course Convenor and the students Primary Thesis Supervisor and other committee members. Students will normally have completed EMDV9008 Research Proposal and EMDV9012 Research Methods for Environmental Management in the first semester. However the course is open to doctoral students enrolling in the PhD Program in Semester 2.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand and apply aspects of research design, methods and research methodology
- Collect and analyse data and assemble research information
- Advanced their skills in preparing and presenting a scholarly argument based upon original research and analysis
- Enhanced skills in communicating the results of research in oral and written form
Indicative Assessment
- Peer Review of Class Writing Samples (5) [LO 1,2,3]
- Critical review of a READ Research Seminar (5) [LO 4]
- Draft Outline of Research Paper (5) [LO 1,2,3]
- Final Oral Presentation (15) [LO 4]
- Final Written Research Paper (70) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
The standard workload for a 6 unit course is 130 hours. This 12 unit course is double that arrangement.
Inherent Requirements
Students must be enrolled in a PhD program to take this course.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Crawford School of Public Policy to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Relevant readings are identified with the support of the Course Convenor and the student's Research Supervisor
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 12 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $9960 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $13440 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9035 | 21 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | In Person | N/A |
| 9036 | 21 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | Online | N/A |