Research Design 1 (DENT90031)

This subject, currently subtitled "Tools for Research, Writing and Publishing", introduces students to critical analysis of literature, planning a research protocol and writing a thesis. This subject is intended to assist students to develop the necessary analytical and writing skills that are needed for thesis preparation and publication. Assessment consists of one written assignment per semester, each worth 50% of the final mark for the course. The assignments are open-book in style, and address current issues in information collection, critical analysis of current literature and research design.