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Geography Minor Research Project Part 2 (GEOG90033)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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The Geography Minor Research Project allows students to develop advanced research skills by carrying out an independent research project in a field of Geography. The thesis will demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research.
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of this subject are to develop in students:
- an in-depth appreciation for the research process by carrying out a project, including the inception of a proposal, planning and implementation, and analysis, reporting and defending;
- investigative skills, critical thought and the ability to evaluate information and analyse data;
- knowledge and understanding of the discipline area; and
- significant academic research and writing skills.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students will have gained experience in:
- To demonstrate advanced communication skills, both written and oral;
- To demonstrate the ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex debates and concepts;
- To be capable of undertaking directed research;
- Thinking critically;
- Obtaining information to address research questions.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Once of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOG90030 | Geography Minor Research Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
GEOG90031 | Geography Minor Research Project Part 1 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
These assessment requirements are applicable to the entire 50 point Minor Research Project.
- Written research proposal (2500 words) due by week 8 of the first semester of enrolment in the research project (12.5%)
- Oral research proposal presentation (20 minutes) due by week 8 of the first semester of enrolment in the research project (12.5%)
- Oral research results presentation (20 minutes) due by week 11 of the second semester of enrolment in the research project (12.5%)
- 12,500 word research thesis due end of the second semester of enrolment (62.5%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Russell Drysdale Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 - Regular meetings as arranged with supervisors Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Russell Drysdale Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 - Regular meetings as arranged with supervisors Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
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 Course Master of Geography
Last updated: 3 November 2022