James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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BT5301:03

Literature Review

Townsville

Inadmissable Subject Combination: TA5240

Available to suitably qualified students who are enrolled for a Postgraduate/Graduate Diploma of Science (Tropical Agriculture). Full year.

Staff: Assoc. Professor R Coventry, Mr C Gardiner.

Students will prepare a review of the literature on a topic chosen in consultation with the Course Co-ordinator. The review (3,000-5,000 words) should be a critical appraisal of the objectives, methodologies and results of a body of research relevant to the chosen topic.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to enhance reading, writing and presentation skills with particular reference to scientific literature in agriculture and related disciplines.

Two or more staff members of the School and the student’s supervisor will assess and report on the Review.


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