Not currently offered
Course code

MARI4140

Units

20 units

Level

4000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course develops a student's skills and competencies in developing and communicating research findings in a written form. The course is conducted under the direct supervision of an academic staff member who is the student's honours research supervisor. The course operates in conjunction with MARI4130 which is largely concerned with data collection and analysis and other forms of scientific communication. MARI4140 involves discussion of research findings, their reconciliation with existing literatures and the development of written texts which form drafts of chapters for the student's honours research thesis. The course includes submission of a completed thesis.


Availability

Not currently offered.

This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2023.


Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Advanced competency in developing and communicating research findings in a 100 page thesis.

2. Capacity to structure and formulate arguments within a lengthy written text.

3. Capacity to communicate research findings involving very high analytical levels.

4. Capacity to communicate research findings that positions conclusions within a student's overall field of enquiry.

5. Research skills necessary to undertake higher-level and post-graduate research and writing


Content

Supervision of students in:

  • Structuring a thesis text to communicate logically the outcomes of a student's research project
  • Developing logical and coherent arguments and conclusions within a text that are adequately supported by appropriate evidence
  • Use of techniques involving selection of multiple drafting, editing and use of appropriate analytical language to communicate findings to an academic audience
  • Engagement in processes of relating specific findings to the overall concerns of food and nutritional studies
  • Encouragement and support of students to achieve a high level of analytical competence and strongest opportunity to pursue further research and study

Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Ourimbah) program.


Assumed knowledge

Completion of MARI4110 and MARI4120.


Assessment items

Thesis: Research Thesis

Presentation: Final Honours Seminar

Viva Voce: Viva voce

Course outline

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