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<p>The unit is dedicated to producing a literature review for the research topic of the student`s honours program. A comprehensive review and appraisal of relevant literature will provide the background information needed to understand the chosen honours research project. Preparing a literature review is an important component of the honours program, and can assist students to prepare a well-organised thesis with a clear conceptual framework.</p>
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<p>This unit complements BAHRS4033 Research Design, Management and Practice and is designed to be undertaken in conjunction along with either Honours Thesis 1 or Studio Project A. In a series of seminars scheduled across the semester, students will learn techniques in order to critically evaluate the relevant literature and scholarship in their field to write a Literature Review.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>The unit is dedicated to producing a literature review for the research topic of the student`s honours program. A comprehensive review and appraisal of relevant literature will provide the background information needed to understand the chosen honours research project. Preparing a literature review is an important component of the honours program, and can assist students to prepare a well-organised thesis with a clear conceptual framework.</p>
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<p>This unit complements BAHRS4033 Research Design, Management and Practice and is designed to be undertaken in conjunction along with either Honours Thesis 1 or Studio Project A. In a series of seminars scheduled across the semester, students will learn techniques in order to critically evaluate the relevant literature and scholarship in their field to write a Literature Review.</p>
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Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bahrs4035">091523 - Literature</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<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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Outcome
K1
<p>Differentiate and demonstrate a good working knowledge of a range of literature relevant to the students own research topic.</p>
K2
<p>Discuss key theoretical concepts that are relevant to the students topic or area of creative practice.</p>
S1
<p>Utilise well-developed scholarly writing and editing skills to present a literature review.</p>
S2
<p>Demonstrate familiarity with research materials from a range of sources.</p>
S3
<p>Compile a bibliography appropriate to research at an advanced level.</p>
A1
<p>Apply skills in the systematic development of a literature review.</p>
A2
<p>Apply skills in time management.</p>
A3
<p>Apply knowledge and skills of correct bibliographic citation to the project of an Honours exegesis.</p>
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Construct an annotated bibliography of works relevant to the student's thesis area.</p>
<p>Annotated Bibliography</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Attend and contribute to seminar discussion and undertake relevant in-class writing exercises</p>
<p>Seminar participation</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
K2, S2, A2
3
<p>Consult literature appropriate both to the general field and the student's specific thesis topic and prepare a relevant Literature Review.</p>
<p>Literature Review</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bahrs4035">091523 - Literature</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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