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MSD Minor Thesis (ABPL90217)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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The subject introduces students in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning to the skills necessary to conduct rigorous and original research. It also enables them to effectively communicate their research findings in a clear and systematic manner.
The first semester of this subject concentrates on the preliminary stages of research from defining a research question, to understanding various research approaches and paradigms, through to planning and beginning implementation of the research.
The second semester of this subject concentrates on the middle to final stages of research from the implementation of a research plan, to effectively interpreting and presenting results of the research plan implemented.
Regular meetings with a supervisor allow the student to obtain advice and guidance for completion of an independent study.
ABPL90217 MSD Minor Thesis is of year-long duration. The thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment in ABPL90217 MSD Minor Thesis.
NOTE: This subject is only available to students who were enrolled in Semster 2 - 2016 and are finshing this subject in Semster 1 - 2017. Upon successful completion of this Thesis, students will receive 25 points of credit.
Students who are beginning their minor thesis in 2017 should enrol in ABPL90396 and ABPL90397 in two consecutive semesters.
Intended learning outcomes
- Identify an appropriate research topic;
- critically analyse literature;
- develop appropriate research questions / hypotheses;
- plan and implement key aspects of a successful research program;
- select and implement appropriate research methods
- implement key aspects of a successful research program;
- implement appropriate research methods;
- appropriately and efficiently analyse research undertaken;
- draw meaningful and robust conclusions from the research process implemented; and
- implement high level oral, written and visual presentation skills.
Generic skills
- To have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship;
- Reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem solving and communication;
- Be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self directed learning.
Last updated: 3 November 2022