EXSS4003A
20 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
Thesis Preparation forms part of the Honours Program for Exercise and Sport Science. This course provides students an opportunity to advance the skills and knowledge they acquired throughout their undergraduate studies through thesis formulation. It covers advanced topics in research methodologies and ethics relevant to the projects undertaken by the cohort of students at this level. This course is part of the multi-sequence research component of honours which requires the development of original research under the supervision of a member of academic staff from the School of Environmental and Life Sciences. In Part A, students will undertake preparation work for their thesis, completing this final body of work in Part B.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Multi-term sequence
This course is part of a multi-term sequence. Both Part A and Part B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Part A and Part B must be completed in consecutive terms. Students must complete Part A before completing Part B. Students must complete the sequence within a twelve month period. If students complete Part A but are unable to complete Part B within the timeframe, they must re-enrol in Part A. Part A cannot be completed as a standalone course, it will only count towards your program once you have successfully completed Part B.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Establish the aims, objectives and boundaries of the thesis, methodology and research plan, and an appropriate timetable for completion.
2. Select appropriate research principles (including ethics where applicable), procedures and capacity to obtain appropriate approval for a research project.
3. Critically analyse and evaluate published research material.
4. Demonstrate scientific writing skills.
5. Present information in written and verbal formats in a logical and comprehensive manner.
Content
- Provision of a progress report including discussion and guidance regarding the most appropriate ways to proceed in thesis production.
Assessment items
Report: Part A - Progress Report
Thesis: Part B - Thesis Submission
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per term
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per term
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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