Applied Arts and Humanities Thesis Design PG (9679.3)

Working with a research supervisor, the student will identify a suitable research question (or set of questions) and construct a research proposal which includes a literature review, an outline of the research methodology to be employed, and will learn how to apply for ethics approval for a research project.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Critically review the research literature relevant to their research;
2. Identify suitable questions to be addressed in their thesis;
3. Develop a research methodology for addressing the identified research questions; and
4. Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in research and ethics clearance processes.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

Admission to the Master of Applied Arts and Humanities or permission of the unit convener.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None

Equivalent units

6862 Communication Thesis Preparation R.

Assumed knowledge

None.