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Economics Research Essay Part 1 (ECON40018)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Overview
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The research essay consists of no more than 10 000 words and no more than 40 pages doubled spaced, inclusive of bibliography, footnotes, tables, charts and appendices. The essay is unsupervised, but each student will have an adviser to whom they can address questions. Seminars will be held throughout both semesters. A research proposal will be submitted in the middle of Semester 1; a progress report will be submitted and an oral presentation made prior to the last week of teaching in Semester 1; a draft of the essay will be submitted and a second oral presentation made in the middle of Semester 2. The Essay is to be submitted to the Department of Economics in the format and manner requested by Monday 4pm in the last teaching week of Semester 2.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Identify and develop a suitable and feasible economics research question for analysis;
- Identify and synthesize the prior research literature relevant to the research question;
- If empirical, identify the most appropriate data sources for answering the research question;
- Apply appropriate economic, theoretical and econometric methods of analysis to answer the research question;
- Prepare and present research and research in progress in oral and written form;
- Complete a written essay that accurately and clearly describes the research in an appropriate manner.
Generic skills
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High level of development: oral communication; written communication; problem solving; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
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Moderate level of development: statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software.
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Some level of development: collaborative learning.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Not available to students who are enrolled in or who have previously completed
ECON40016
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
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Part 1 (ECON40018) and Part 2 (ECON40019) of the subject:
- The essay itself is examined. It is to be submitted to the Department of Economics in the format and manner requested by Monday 4pm in the last teaching week of Semester 2.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Michael Coelli Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A series of 1-hour seminars held at various times throughout the year, not exceeding 24 hours in total Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hrs
Additional delivery details
- This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in ECON40018 and then subsequently enrolling in ECON40019 for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
- Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (ECON40018 and ECON40019).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
To be advised.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Economics
Last updated: 3 November 2022