Economics Research Essay Part 1 (ECON40018)

HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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The research essay consists of no more than 10 000 words and no more than 40 A4 pages with text double-spaced (32 pages if 1.5 line spacing is used), inclusive of bibliography, footnotes, tables, charts and appendices. The essay is unsupervised but each student will be allocated an adviser to whom they can address questions. Lectures will be held throughout both semesters. A research proposal will be presented prior to the fifth week of teaching in Semester 1, a progress report will be submitted prior to the last week of teaching in Semester 1 and a seminar delivered. A draft of the essay is to be submitted in the middle of Semester 2 and a seminar presentation made. Other presentations during Semester 2 may also be requested. An electronic copy of the essay and all supporting material are to be submitted via email to the Honours Coordinator 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

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Essay

  • 10,000 words (total)
To be submitted to the Honours Coordinator by Monday 4pm in the last week of Semester 2.N/A

Additional details

This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Part 1 (ECON40018) and Part 2 (ECON40019) of the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorMichael Coelli
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA series of 1-hour seminars held at various times throughout the year, not exceeding 24 hours in total
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020
    Last self-enrol date13 March 2020
    Census date30 April 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020
    Assessment period ends 3 July 2020

    Semester 1 contact information

    mcoelli@unimelb.edu.au

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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  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022