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ECJS883 – Minor Research Project Half Year A
2014 – S1 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Alanna Nobbs
Contact via alanna.nobbs@mq.edu.au
W6A 317
By appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Permission of Executive Dean of Faculty
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
A minor thesis of 15,000 words to be completed over one or two semesters. To complete the research project students must also enrol in ECJS881. An incomplete grade ('I') will be awarded for this unit with a final grade being awarded for both ECJS883 and ECJS881 when the research project has been submitted and examined. ECJS883 and ECJS881 are normally taken in consecutive semesters. Candidates intending to take this unit must consult with the unit co-ordinator and with a potential thesis supervisor. Entry to the unit is subject to suitable supervision arrangements being available.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Assemble a coherent body of material.
- Evaluate and examine documents/artefacts/literary sources at an advanced level.
- Acquire greater competence in historical analysis.
- Investigate an historical problem at an advanced level.
- Formulate arguments and express ideas at an advanced level.
- Reflect upon the process of research and on scholarly debates.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Assembly & Bibliography | 20% | 7 April 2014 |
| Project outline | 5% | 7 April 2014 |
| Documentary Project | 75% | 9 June 2014 |
Assembly & Bibliography
Due: 7 April 2014
Weighting: 20%
Assemble relevant ancient and modern sources for the chosen topic. Word count 2,000 words.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Assemble a coherent body of material.
- Evaluate and examine documents/artefacts/literary sources at an advanced level.
Project outline
Due: 7 April 2014
Weighting: 5%
Write a ca. 500 word outline of your project and its historical significance. This provides a valuable opportunity for feedback prior to submission of the main assignment.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate and examine documents/artefacts/literary sources at an advanced level.
- Investigate an historical problem at an advanced level.
Documentary Project
Due: 9 June 2014
Weighting: 75%
For this assessment students must produce a draft outline of the minor research project and one completed chapter (in draft) amounting in all to 10,000 words.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Assemble a coherent body of material.
- Evaluate and examine documents/artefacts/literary sources at an advanced level.
- Acquire greater competence in historical analysis.
- Investigate an historical problem at an advanced level.
- Formulate arguments and express ideas at an advanced level.
- Reflect upon the process of research and on scholarly debates.
Delivery and Resources
It is an inherent requirement of this unit that all three assignments must be submitted.
There are no required readings for this unit. The unit will have a presence in iLearn.
Assignments should be submitted electronically via email to alanna.nobbs@mq.edu.au
PC and Internet access are required. Basic Computer skills ( eg Internet browsing) and skills in word processing are also a requirement. Please consult your supervisor for any further, more specific requirements.
NOTE: extensions for assignments can only be granted for medical reasons or on compassionate grounds. Without documentation ( medical or counselling certificates) or prior staff approval, a penalty of 2% per day,including weekends, will be applied. if required, applications for extensions should be made to your supervisor before the assigment's due date.
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Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
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Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
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Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Assemble a coherent body of material.
- Evaluate and examine documents/artefacts/literary sources at an advanced level.
- Acquire greater competence in historical analysis.
- Investigate an historical problem at an advanced level.
Assessment tasks
- Assembly & Bibliography
- Project outline
- Documentary Project
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Assemble a coherent body of material.
- Evaluate and examine documents/artefacts/literary sources at an advanced level.
- Investigate an historical problem at an advanced level.
Assessment tasks
- Assembly & Bibliography
- Project outline
- Documentary Project
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate and examine documents/artefacts/literary sources at an advanced level.
- Investigate an historical problem at an advanced level.
Assessment tasks
- Assembly & Bibliography
- Project outline
- Documentary Project
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Investigate an historical problem at an advanced level.
Assessment tasks
- Project outline
- Documentary Project
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate and examine documents/artefacts/literary sources at an advanced level.
- Investigate an historical problem at an advanced level.
Assessment tasks
- Assembly & Bibliography
- Project outline
- Documentary Project