Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Trimester 2 |
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| HKMA - Hong Kong | Block 3 |
| WebLearn GradSchool | Trimester 2 |
Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Requires students to prepare a critical review of the literature that summarises the major research issues and their contributions and identifies a suitable research problem and associated research questions. The course prepares students for their research project through developing a framework for the dissertation based on relevant literature.
| Objectives | Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Find and evaluate the literature and research of others 2. Develop a research question and/or hypotheses based on the literature studied 3. Understand the role of a literature review within a dissertation 4. Construct a coherent argument for their own research based on the literature 5. Write in an appropriate academic style 6. Write a literature review |
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| Content | The course content will be individually tailored following discussions between the student and supervisor. Topics will include: * Defining the topic * Developing the research question * Developing literature maps * Evaluating the relevant literature * Developing an argument * Academic writing requirements |
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| Replacing Course(s) | N/A | ||||||
| Transition | N/A | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | 60 units of DBA courses | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning Internal Mode |
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| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Workshop |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 36 hour(s) per Term for Full Term | ||||||
| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for GSBR6203 |