EV5905 - Literature Review and Proposal

Available to Graduate Diploma of Science and Master of Applied Science candidates.

Students must contact Subject Coordinator in the first week of the Teaching Period. Students will undertake a literature review on a topic selected with their supervisor(s) and the Course Coordinator. The topic should be pertinent to their minor and/or major projects. The review should be a critical appraisal of the objectives, methodologies and results of previous research relating to the topic (maximum 5,000 words). Students are also required to write a formal research proposal for their dissertation or thesis (maximum 3,000 words). The proposal will take the form of a standard application for research funding and outline the aims and significance of the research, research plan, time table, budget and justification.

Learning Outcomes

• to develop a critical approach to the reading and interpretation of research publications;
• to develop students capacity to design a research project.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to work individually and independently;
• The ability to use online technologies effectively and ethically.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.