edu5mth minor thesis
MINOR THESIS
EDU5MTH
2017
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
Candidates conduct a research program and write a thesis of 15,000 to 20,000 words which investigates a specific problem or area. The thesis should demonstrate the student's ability to conduct a systematic research project which shows an awareness of a limited body of literature and control of an appropriate research methodology. It should reveal a critical approach to the relevant field and the methodology used. A minor thesis may be conceptual, empirical or exploratory in its approach. The content and methodology of the thesis must be negotiated with and approved by a supervisor. Candidates should begin the process of finding a supervisor in the semester before their minor thesis enrolment commences. Guidelines can be obtained from the Higher Degrees (Research) Administrator in the Faculty of Education or School of enrolment. Candidates are not normally permitted to enrol in more than 60 credit points of minor thesis work during candidature.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU5RME
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is available only to students undertaking a Masters by coursework with thesis.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Candidates should demonstrate high levels of written expression and communication
- Activities:
- Regular consultations with supervisor and response to feedback and on progress
02. Candidates should demonstrate advanced understanding of key theories, research and methodological investigations into specified research topic in specific research field
- Activities:
- Literature review and methodological understanding of specified research topic, research problem, conduct of research
03. Candidates should demonstrate advanced understanding of key arguments, perspectives and gaps in research relating to specific research topic
- Activities:
- Independent ability to respond to complex arguments in regular consultations with supervisor.
04. Candidates should demonstrate advanced understanding of university and other ethics protocols and compliance in relation to research conduct
- Activities:
- Regular consultations with supervisor and response to feedback and on progress
05. Candidates should demonstrate high level organisational and communication skills and ability to present research findings according to thesis requirements
- Activities:
- Production of a thesis for examination
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Candidates attend regular supervision sessions by arrangement with the supervisor"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 15,000 - 20,000 word thesis | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Candidates attend regular supervision sessions by arrangement with the supervisor"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 15,000 - 20,000 word thesis | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |