ENVS4004
20 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course develops a student's skills and competencies in the development and communication of research findings. 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 ENVS4003 which is largely concerned with data collection and analysis. ENVS4004 involves discussion of research findings, their reconciliation with existing literature and the development of written texts which form drafts for the student's final thesis. Further, the course involves developing and delivery of a seminar presenting the major research findings made by the student. The course includes submission of a final thesis in the format of a manuscript (paper).
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Advanced competency in developing and communicating research findings in a research thesis;
2. Capacity to structure and formulate arguments within a written scientific 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. Capacity to verbally communicate these findings in the context of the overall field of enquiry; and
6. 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 environmental science and management research; and
- 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 Environmental Science and Management (Honours) program.
Assumed knowledge
ENVS4001 and ENVS4002
Assessment items
Thesis: Research Thesis
Presentation: Final Honours Seminar
Viva Voce: Viva voce
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 14 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 10 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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