James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

LA4055 - Planning Research

Subject Description

Students will be required to demonstrate that their Honours project is of a suitable scope and standard for the degree and that they have the capacity to complete the project in a timely manner with the resources available. The supervisor will assist the student to complete several tasks such as the Literature Review, the Confirmation Seminar, the Pre-completion Seminar and any required Animal or Human Ethics Permits.

Learning Outcomes

• design and communicate research at the appropriate level in accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework
• demonstrate, at an advanced level, the ability to conduct appropriate research and analysis and extract logical conclusions from the research results
• demonstrate advanced skills to review, critically appraise and synthesise literature relevant to the chosen research topic
• communicate research findings using advanced written and oral communication skills

Subject Assessment

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Proposal - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (20%) - Individual

Note that 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.

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