EXSS4140
20 units
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 EXSS4130 which is largely concerned with data collection and analysis and other forms of scientific communication. EXSS4140 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. Demonstrate advanced competency in developing and communicating research findings in a thesis of up to 100 pages, depending on the project.
2. Demonstrate capacity to structure and formulate arguments within a lengthy written text.
3. Communicate research findings involving very high analytical levels.
4. Communicate research findings that positions conclusions within a student's overall field of enquiry.
5. Demonstrate research skills necessary to undertake higher level and postgraduate 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
To enrol in this course students must be active in the [12230] Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Honours)
Assumed knowledge
Completion of EXSS4110 and EXSS4120.
Assessment items
Thesis: Written Research Thesis
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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