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Research Practicum in Construction (ABPL90359)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Email:
Valerie Francis
vfrancis@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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The subject provides students with an opportunity to produce an ordered, critical exposition of autonomously gained knowledge, thus demonstrating proper understanding of the nature, development strategies and conventions of research work, with particular focus in their area of specialisation.
The subject concentrates on the middle to final stages of research: from implementation of a research plan, to effectively interpreting and presenting results of the research plan implemented.
Seminar group and one-on-one meetings are held with the supervisor/coordinator, to allow students to exchange and/or obtain advice on their topics.
Knowledge and materials prepared in the NEW ‘Research in construction’ subject are to inform the final research report.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject aims to develop students’ ability in:
- Taking a specific course of intellectual action within those available in the construction discipline;
- Building on work previously developed to a specific research investigation end;
- Subsequently implementing a small research project;
- Reporting about and reflecting upon the work carried out;
- Synthesizing problems and results;
- Organizing work accordingly.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students should have developed the skills required to:
- Write a scholarly document autonomously;
- Evaluate the significance of its content;
- Communicate strategically;
- Manage time;
- Behave ethically in situations where knowledge creation and/or usage are required.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90358 | Research in Construction | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Written approval from the subject coordinator and the program coordinator
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90066 | MSD Research Project Short (12.5 Points) |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
ABPL90067 | MSD Thesis -Semester Long (25 Points) |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Assessment 1: Research development includes a preliminary data discussion due in week 6 (equivalent to 1000 words) worth 20%
- Assessment 2: Oral presentation based upon research proposal due week 10. Satisfactory completion of the oral presentation is hurdle requirement.
- The oral seminar is not assessed but the final report will not be accepted for examination unless a presentation has been made due in week 10 and is a hurdle requirement
- Assessment 3: Research Report equivalent to 4,000 words, due at the end of semester and worth 80%. This research will be based on research completed in the prerequisite subject, ABPL90358 Research in Construction. The 4000 words required for this piece of assessment is additional to work completed for prerequisite subject ABPL90358 Research in Construction. Writing submitted as part of the prerequisite subject may not be submitted as part of this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Valerie Francis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email:
Valerie Francis
vfrancis@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Research and Development - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022