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Climate Science Research Project Pt.1 (ATOC90020) // Assessment

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Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Research proposal and literature review

  • 1000 words
Hurdle requirement: Students must successfully complete this assessment item to pass the subject. 		Week 8 of the first semester10%

5 minute - oral presentation as part of cohort workshop

  • 500 words (equivalent)
Hurdle requirement: Students must successfully complete this assessment item to pass the subject. 		Week 10 of the first semester5%

15 minute - Oral Presentation

  • 1500 words (equivalent)
Hurdle requirement: Students must successfully complete this assessment item to pass the subject. 		Week 8 of the second semester10%

Research report, concise thesis. A thesis is the main component of the subject. Theses are expected to be 20-30 pages in length, excluding references, appendices, figures and tables.

  • 8000 words
Week 12 of the second semester75%

Additional details

It is normally expected that students complete this subject over the final two semesters of their course. Students are expected to have sucessfully completed at least 75 points of the Master of Climate Science, including at least 25 points of core. Students should also have completed a subject that addresses the primary content and/or techniques of the proposed research topic, or equivalent, or can demonstrate prior knowledge of the research topic or techniques.

Last updated: 31 January 2024