RM7001 - Planning the Research: Masters Candidates

Credit points:	03
Year:	2016
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Graduate Research

This subject will demonstrate that the research higher degree candidate's project is of a suitable scope and standard for the degree and that the candidate has the capacity to complete the project in a timely manner with the resources available. The Advisory Panel will assist the candidate to complete the following tasks to the satisfaction of their Candidature Committee: research proposal on approved generic pro-forma, public proposal seminar; any required Animal or Human Ethics Permits.

Learning Outcomes

• skills to design and communicate research at the appropriate level in accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Assumed Knowledge:	Entry requirements of degree
Corequisites:	RM7002

Availabilities
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Face to face teaching (offered via flexible delivery and requires some on-campus attendance - may incorporate the delivery of teaching material via the internet, print material or CD ROM.)
Contact hours:	13 hours - Regular meetings with Advisory Panel
Assessment:	proposal seminar 30-40 minute public seminar (40%); research proposal on required pro-forma (60%); supplementary english training - as required (%); skip program - required for international students unless exemption granted (%); ethics applications completing required ethics pro-forma(s) (%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Satisfactory completion of competency tasks listed above
Cairns, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Face to face teaching (offered via flexible delivery and requires some on-campus attendance - may incorporate the delivery of teaching material via the internet, print material or CD ROM.)
Contact hours:	13 hours - Regular meetings with Advisory Panel
Assessment:	proposal seminar 30-40 minute public seminar (40%); research proposal on required pro-forma (60%); supplementary english training - as required (%); skip program - required for international students unless exemption granted (%); ethics applications completing required ethics pro-forma(s) (%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Satisfactory completion of competency tasks listed above
JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 51
Census Date 07-Apr-2016
Face to face teaching (offered via flexible delivery and requires some on-campus attendance - may incorporate the delivery of teaching material via the internet, print material or CD ROM.)
Contact hours:	13 hours - Regular meetings with Advisory Panel
Assessment:	proposal seminar 30-40 minute public seminar (40%); research proposal on required pro-forma (60%); supplementary english training - as required (%); skip program - required for international students unless exemption granted (%); ethics applications completing required ethics pro-forma(s) (%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Satisfactory completion of competency tasks listed above
JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 52
Census Date 11-Aug-2016
Face to face teaching (offered via flexible delivery and requires some on-campus attendance - may incorporate the delivery of teaching material via the internet, print material or CD ROM.)
Contact hours:	13 hours - Regular meetings with Advisory Panel
Assessment:	proposal seminar 30-40 minute public seminar (40%); research proposal on required pro-forma (60%); supplementary english training - as required (%); skip program - required for international students unless exemption granted (%); ethics applications completing required ethics pro-forma(s) (%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Satisfactory completion of competency tasks listed above
JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 53
Census Date 08-Dec-2016
Face to face teaching (offered via flexible delivery and requires some on-campus attendance - may incorporate the delivery of teaching material via the internet, print material or CD ROM.)
Contact hours:	13 hours - Regular meetings with Advisory Panel
Assessment:	proposal seminar 30-40 minute public seminar (40%); research proposal on required pro-forma (60%); supplementary english training - as required (%); skip program - required for international students unless exemption granted (%); ethics applications completing required ethics pro-forma(s) (%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Satisfactory completion of competency tasks listed above

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