SS5006 - Social Science Coursework Minor Thesis
| Credit points: | 06 |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | School of Arts & Social Sciences |
The subject involves the submission of a research thesis of no more than 8,000 words on a topic negotiated by the student and a supervisor appointed by the relevant school in the faculty. The thesis will be examined by two examiners, at least one of whom will be external, appointed by the relevant school. The subject is available to students enrolled in the Graduate and Postgraduate (coursework and thesis) awards in Social Science.
Learning Outcomes
- to develop and demonstrate independent research and writing skills in an appropriate Social Science field.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
- The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
- The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
- A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area.
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2011 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Glenn Dawes |
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| Assessment: | thesis. |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 25-Aug-2011 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Glenn Dawes |
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| Assessment: | thesis. |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2011 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Glenn Dawes |
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| Assessment: | thesis. |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 25-Aug-2011 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Glenn Dawes |
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| Assessment: | thesis. |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.