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<p>This unit is the first half of the Honours Thesis, with a focus on planning and researching the topic of the thesis. The unit works towards composing a thesis in Humanities or Social Science. Depending on the discipline, the thesis may involve constructing an argument, gathering and analysing data, or producing creative writing with an accompanying exegesis. The unit includes managing time to present a coherent address of the topic for timely submission.</p>
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<p>This unit is the first half of the Honours Thesis, with a focus on planning and researching the topic of the student’s major project. The unit works towards composing a thesis in Humanities or Social Science. Depending on the discipline, the thesis may involve constructing an argument, gathering and analysing data, or producing creative writing with an accompanying exegesis. The unit includes managing time to present a coherent line of argument or exploration of a topic for timely submission.</p>
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<p>This unit is the first half of the Honours Thesis, with a focus on planning and researching the topic of the thesis. The unit works towards composing a thesis in Humanities or Social Science. Depending on the discipline, the thesis may involve constructing an argument, gathering and analysing data, or producing creative writing with an accompanying exegesis. The unit includes managing time to present a coherent address of the topic for timely submission.</p>
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<p>This unit is the first half of the Honours Thesis, with a focus on planning and researching the topic of the student’s major project. The unit works towards composing a thesis in Humanities or Social Science. Depending on the discipline, the thesis may involve constructing an argument, gathering and analysing data, or producing creative writing with an accompanying exegesis. The unit includes managing time to present a coherent line of argument or exploration of a topic for timely submission.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bahrs4001">099999 - Society and Culture, n.e.c.</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Evaluate methodologies appropriate to the discipline;</p>
K2
<p>Investigate key theoretical traditions and approaches relevant to the discipline;</p>
K3
<p>Examine the relationship between the student’s own research and the field;</p>
K4
<p>Design a specific research topic under the guidance of an academic supervisor.</p>
S1
<p>Construct a coherent research question;</p>
S2
<p>Identify, gather and analyse primary material (as applicable to the discipline);</p>
S3
<p>Critically evaluate research material.</p>
A1
<p>Identify and scope a research question for implementation in a thesis;</p>
A2
<p>Construct theoretical and methodological frameworks appropriate to a thesis design for carrying out thesis research.</p>
A3
<p>Use academic literature in a form relevant to the discipline, such as a literature review, argument or exegesis, at a standard appropriate to Honours.</p>
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<p>Detailed, independent study of relevant literature and primary materials, as applicable to the discipline, under the guidance of an academic supervisor. The thesis may take the form of a single work that puts forward an argument, or creative writing accompanied by an exegesis.</p>
<p>Research thesis</p>
<p>100%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
No
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bahrs4001">099999 - Society and Culture, n.e.c.</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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