This course supports HDR students in the preparation of a research proposal, related to their HDR program. The course provides supervised support for new HDR students to refine their problem and research questions, organise a literature review, develop a methodology and suite of practical methods, consider practical, logistical and ethical components of their research. Students write up a final research proposal and deliver a public presentation to the READ Department.
This course provides support for Year 1 HDRs in proceeding to their Thesis Proposal Review, and can represent 6 out of a required 12 units of HDR coursework.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Formulate useful research hypotheses or problems and research questions.
- Conduct a strategic literature review, using well developed analytical and synthesis skills.
- Assemble and plan a viable research methodology, selecting rigorous and practical research methods to address a problem-focused research question.
- Structure and orally deliver a compelling research proposal presentation.
- Structure and execute a polished written research proposal, using high level written communication skills.
Other Information
Completion of this course fulfills 6 units from the 12 unit requirement for HDR students. Normally EMDV9008 is taken at the same time as EMDV9102 Research Methods. EMDV9008 provides new HDR students with important guidance and support in preparation for the Thesis Proposal Review (TPR).
Indicative Assessment
- Proposal Outline (750 words) (10) [LO 1]
- Peer Review Workshops (10-12 mins total) (10) [LO 1,2,3]
- Annotated Bibliography (1250 words) (10) [LO 2]
- Final Proposal Presentation (20 mins) (20) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Final Written Proposal (4000 words) (50) [LO 1,2,3,5]
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Workload
The standard workload for a 6 unit course is 130 hours including class time and independent study.
Inherent Requirements
TBC
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Watts, Michael (2001). The holy grail: in pursuit of the dissertation proposal. Institute of International Studies’ Online Dissertation Proposal Workshop. Berkeley: University of California.
Preliminary Reading
Class readings are listed on Wattle
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:
- 6 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.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
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