ASC517 Master's Research Project Design (16)

In this subject students will undertake a critical review of the literature, identifying any existing gap(s) in knowledge. Using this information students will then develop a research plan/funding proposal to address this gap in knowledge. The context of the literature reviewed may be as broad or as focused as is required to meet the student's career plans.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2 (60)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ASC517. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Masters students only

Assumed Knowledge

Research design and statistics

Incompatible Subjects

ASC516

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge in the area of specialisation;
  • be able to undertake a systematic and critical review of the literature in the area of specialisation;
  • be able to define and delimit one research question or hypothesis within the context of the literature in the area of specialisation; and
  • be able to design a research project, including the appropriate application of research methodologies, and articulate this design in a research funding application.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Students select a research topic, conduct a critical review of the literature and prepare a funding application (includes research proposal) under the guidance of the supervisor(s), which is relevant to the discipline.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of ASC517 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Provide initial study area to subject coordinator
0
2
Spoken presentation
0
3
Draft copy of the literature review document
0
4
Final written version of literature review
65
5
Spoken presentation research question and proposal
10
6
Written presentation research question & proposal
25

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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