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BZ5504:03

Literature Review and Research Proposal

Townsville, Cairns

HECS Band 2

This project involves independent study and research over a period of four-six weeks during which period regular contact will be maintained with the project supervisor. Semester 1 and 2.

Available to postgraduate students enrolled in the School of Tropical Biology.

Staff:

Assoc. Professor D Blair,

Assoc. Professor R Coventry (Townsville campus);

Assoc. Professor P Gadek (Cairns campus).

Candidates will prepare a review of the literature on a topic chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator and the supervisor of their research program. Candidates will also prepare a formal research proposal for their project, in consultation with their supervisor.

Learning Objectives:

enhance reading, writing and presentation skills;

learn how to prepare a review of a scientific literature;

identify and plan an effective approach to important research issues;

develop critical writing skills, especially those required for a research proposal;

enhance knowledge and understanding of a specified area of biology.

Assessment by completion of a literature review (60%); a research proposal (40%).