mds4hws honours research workshop
HONOURS RESEARCH WORKSHOP
MDS4HWS
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject is designed to equip fourth-year students in French, Greek, Italian or Spanish with skills that will aid them in researching and writing their Honours sub-thesis. Topics covered include formulating and refining a research question, the use of secondary sources, research methodology, critical inquiry and analysis, argumentation, and conference presentation skills.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorBrigid Maher
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in Honours in French, Italian, Greek or Spanish
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | to be confirmed | Prescribed | TBC | TBC |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Ability to communicate complex ideas in the appropriate academic register; ability to report and summarize arguments
- Activities:
- Abstract writing, annotated bibliography and literature review.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
02. Ability to formulate and explore research questions, find resources and develop arguments.
- Activities:
- Annotated bibliography and literature review, research presentation, class discussion.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Ability to interact in pairs or small groups for class discussions, with commitment to shared goals and appropriate interpersonal skills.
- Activities:
- Class discussion.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
04. Ability to present their research in an academic setting; ability to participate in class discussions on topics related to academic research and writing
- Activities:
- Research presentation, class discussion.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
05. Ability to read and evaluate academic research, including linguistically complex texts and specialized articles; ability to locate and use resources to investigate a research question.
- Activities:
- Abstract writing, annotated bibliography and literature review, research presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
06. Ability to synthesize and perform critical analysis of texts and to develop and evaluate arguments; ability to formulate and refine a research question.
- Activities:
- Abstract writing, annotated bibliography and literature review, research presentation, class discussion.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
07. Familiarity with other cultures, with a range of academic discourses, and with ethical research activity
- Activities:
- Abstract writing, annotated bibliography and literature review, research presentation, class discussion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
08. Understanding of and engagement with research and learning as a continuous, changing process.
- Activities:
- Abstract writing, annotated bibliography and literature review, research presentation, class discussion.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrigid Maher
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abstract writing (2,400-word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 08 | |
| Annotated bibliography and literature review (3,600-word equivalent) | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 08 | |
| Research presentation (2,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, 08 |